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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,495, 59,252.22 and 11,793

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,495, 59,252.22 and 11,793 is: 17,692.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,495 : 59,252.22 = 11,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,495/59,252.22 = 11,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,495x = 59,252.22 × 11,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,495x = 698,761,430.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,761,430.46/39,495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,692.40

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