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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,564.80, 59,354.52 and 12,554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,564.80, 59,354.52 and 12,554 is: 18,833.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,564.80 : 59,354.52 = 12,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,564.80/59,354.52 = 12,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,564.80x = 59,354.52 × 12,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,564.80x = 745,136,644.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,136,644.08/39,564.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,833.32

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