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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,469.58, 59,212.14 and 12,810.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,469.58, 59,212.14 and 12,810.59 is: 19,218.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,469.58 : 59,212.14 = 12,810.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,469.58/59,212.14 = 12,810.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,469.58x = 59,212.14 × 12,810.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,469.58x = 758,542,152.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,542,152.50/39,469.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,218.40

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