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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,666.78, 59,476.41 and 12,637.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,666.78, 59,476.41 and 12,637.44 is: 18,948.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,666.78 : 59,476.41 = 12,637.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,666.78/59,476.41 = 12,637.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,666.78x = 59,476.41 × 12,637.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,666.78x = 751,629,562.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,629,562.79/39,666.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,948.59

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