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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,575.70, 59,364.18 and 12,921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,575.70, 59,364.18 and 12,921.60 is: 19,382.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,575.70 : 59,364.18 = 12,921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,575.70/59,364.18 = 12,921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,575.70x = 59,364.18 × 12,921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,575.70x = 767,080,188.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,080,188.29/39,575.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,382.61

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