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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,585.06, 59,362.72 and 12,924.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,585.06, 59,362.72 and 12,924.82 is: 19,382.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,585.06 : 59,362.72 = 12,924.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,585.06/59,362.72 = 12,924.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,585.06x = 59,362.72 × 12,924.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,585.06x = 767,252,470.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,252,470.71/39,585.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,382.37

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