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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,612, 59,343.84 and 19,867.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,612, 59,343.84 and 19,867.44 is: 29,763.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,612 : 59,343.84 = 19,867.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,612/59,343.84 = 19,867.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,612x = 59,343.84 × 19,867.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,612x = 1,179,010,180.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,010,180.57/39,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,763.96

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