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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,570.85, 59,363.97 and 12,924.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,570.85, 59,363.97 and 12,924.28 is: 19,388.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,570.85 : 59,363.97 = 12,924.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,570.85/59,363.97 = 12,924.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,570.85x = 59,363.97 × 12,924.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,570.85x = 767,236,570.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,236,570.19/39,570.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,388.93

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