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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,580.26, 59,362.96 and 19,853.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,580.26, 59,362.96 and 19,853.52 is: 29,776.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,580.26 : 59,362.96 = 19,853.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,580.26/59,362.96 = 19,853.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,580.26x = 59,362.96 × 19,853.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,580.26x = 1,178,563,713.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,563,713.62/39,580.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,776.55

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