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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,477.69, 59,225.83 and 12,823.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,477.69, 59,225.83 and 12,823.60 is: 19,238.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,477.69 : 59,225.83 = 12,823.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,477.69/59,225.83 = 12,823.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,477.69x = 59,225.83 × 12,823.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,477.69x = 759,488,057.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,488,057.46/39,477.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,238.41

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