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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,523.95, 59,279.72 and 12,870.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,523.95, 59,279.72 and 12,870.90 is: 19,304.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,523.95 : 59,279.72 = 12,870.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,523.95/59,279.72 = 12,870.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,523.95x = 59,279.72 × 12,870.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,523.95x = 762,983,283.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,983,283.79/39,523.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,304.33

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