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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,391.76, 59,095.32 and 12,744.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,391.76, 59,095.32 and 12,744.35 is: 19,119.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,391.76 : 59,095.32 = 12,744.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,391.76/59,095.32 = 12,744.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,391.76x = 59,095.32 × 12,744.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,391.76x = 753,131,145.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,131,145.97/39,391.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,119.00

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