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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,759.78, 59,639.64 and 12,057.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,759.78, 59,639.64 and 12,057.78 is: 18,086.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,759.78 : 59,639.64 = 12,057.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,759.78/59,639.64 = 12,057.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,759.78x = 59,639.64 × 12,057.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,759.78x = 719,121,658.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,121,658.40/39,759.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,086.66

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