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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,770, 59,655.36 and 12,068

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,770, 59,655.36 and 12,068 is: 18,102.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,770 : 59,655.36 = 12,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,770/59,655.36 = 12,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,770x = 59,655.36 × 12,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,770x = 719,920,884.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,920,884.48/39,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,102.11

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