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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,377.68, 59,077.92 and 12,727.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,377.68, 59,077.92 and 12,727.74 is: 19,095.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,377.68 : 59,077.92 = 12,727.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,377.68/59,077.92 = 12,727.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,377.68x = 59,077.92 × 12,727.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,377.68x = 751,928,405.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,928,405.50/39,377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,095.29

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