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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,754.76, 59,632.14 and 12,052.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,754.76, 59,632.14 and 12,052.76 is: 18,079.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,754.76 : 59,632.14 = 12,052.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,754.76/59,632.14 = 12,052.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,754.76x = 59,632.14 × 12,052.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,754.76x = 718,731,871.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,731,871.71/39,754.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,079.14

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