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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,699, 59,548.50 and 11,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,699, 59,548.50 and 11,997 is: 17,995.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,699 : 59,548.50 = 11,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,699/59,548.50 = 11,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,699x = 59,548.50 × 11,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,699x = 714,403,354.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,403,354.50/39,699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,995.50

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