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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,551.76, 59,337.35 and 11,849.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,551.76, 59,337.35 and 11,849.76 is: 17,777.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,551.76 : 59,337.35 = 11,849.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,551.76/59,337.35 = 11,849.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,551.76x = 59,337.35 × 11,849.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,551.76x = 703,133,356.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,133,356.54/39,551.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,777.55

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