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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,460.60, 59,190.90 and 11,755

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,460.60, 59,190.90 and 11,755 is: 17,632.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,460.60 : 59,190.90 = 11,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,460.60/59,190.90 = 11,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,460.60x = 59,190.90 × 11,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,460.60x = 695,789,029.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,789,029.50/39,460.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,632.50

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