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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,611.62, 59,430.66 and 12,958.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,611.62, 59,430.66 and 12,958.82 is: 19,442.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,611.62 : 59,430.66 = 12,958.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,611.62/59,430.66 = 12,958.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,611.62x = 59,430.66 × 12,958.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,611.62x = 770,151,225.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,151,225.42/39,611.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,442.56

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