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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,477.61, 59,225.72 and 12,823.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,477.61, 59,225.72 and 12,823.52 is: 19,238.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,477.61 : 59,225.72 = 12,823.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,477.61/59,225.72 = 12,823.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,477.61x = 59,225.72 × 12,823.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,477.61x = 759,481,844.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,481,844.69/39,477.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,238.29

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