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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,421.58, 59,133.72 and 12,766.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,421.58, 59,133.72 and 12,766.92 is: 19,150.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,421.58 : 59,133.72 = 12,766.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,421.58/59,133.72 = 12,766.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,421.58x = 59,133.72 × 12,766.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,421.58x = 754,955,472.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,955,472.54/39,421.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,150.82

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