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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,744.13, 59,616.33 and 12,042.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,744.13, 59,616.33 and 12,042.13 is: 18,063.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,744.13 : 59,616.33 = 12,042.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,744.13/59,616.33 = 12,042.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,744.13x = 59,616.33 × 12,042.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,744.13x = 717,907,595.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,907,595.98/39,744.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,063.24

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