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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,746.13, 59,619.33 and 12,044.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,746.13, 59,619.33 and 12,044.13 is: 18,066.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,746.13 : 59,619.33 = 12,044.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,746.13/59,619.33 = 12,044.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,746.13x = 59,619.33 × 12,044.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,746.13x = 718,062,961.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,062,961.03/39,746.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,066.24

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