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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,555.01, 59,324.95 and 11,853.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,555.01, 59,324.95 and 11,853.01 is: 17,777.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,555.01 : 59,324.95 = 11,853.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,555.01/59,324.95 = 11,853.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,555.01x = 59,324.95 × 11,853.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,555.01x = 703,179,225.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,179,225.60/39,555.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,777.25

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