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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,754.16, 59,639.92 and 12,054.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,754.16, 59,639.92 and 12,054.32 is: 18,084.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,754.16 : 59,639.92 = 12,054.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,754.16/59,639.92 = 12,054.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,754.16x = 59,639.92 × 12,054.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,754.16x = 718,918,680.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,918,680.45/39,754.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,084.11

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