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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,997.48, 184,522.14 and 39,885

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,997.48, 184,522.14 and 39,885 is: 59,835.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,997.48 : 184,522.14 = 39,885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,997.48/184,522.14 = 39,885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,997.48x = 184,522.14 × 39,885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,997.48x = 7,359,665,553.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,359,665,553.90/122,997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,835.91

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