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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,755.13, 59,632.82 and 12,053.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,755.13, 59,632.82 and 12,053.13 is: 18,079.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,755.13 : 59,632.82 = 12,053.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,755.13/59,632.82 = 12,053.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,755.13x = 59,632.82 × 12,053.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,755.13x = 718,762,131.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,762,131.73/39,755.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,079.73

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