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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,767.36, 59,652.48 and 12,064.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,767.36, 59,652.48 and 12,064.64 is: 18,097.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,767.36 : 59,652.48 = 12,064.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,767.36/59,652.48 = 12,064.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,767.36x = 59,652.48 × 12,064.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,767.36x = 719,685,696.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,685,696.31/39,767.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,097.40

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