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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,737.48, 59,612.72 and 12,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,737.48, 59,612.72 and 12,029 is: 18,045.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,737.48 : 59,612.72 = 12,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,737.48/59,612.72 = 12,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,737.48x = 59,612.72 × 12,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,737.48x = 717,081,408.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,081,408.88/39,737.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,045.47

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