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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,485.72, 59,237.94 and 11,783

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,485.72, 59,237.94 and 11,783 is: 17,677.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,485.72 : 59,237.94 = 11,783 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,485.72/59,237.94 = 11,783/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,485.72x = 59,237.94 × 11,783
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,485.72x = 698,000,647.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,000,647.02/39,485.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,677.29

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