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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,794.16, 59,691.27 and 10,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,794.16, 59,691.27 and 10,212 is: 15,318.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,794.16 : 59,691.27 = 10,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,794.16/59,691.27 = 10,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,794.16x = 59,691.27 × 10,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,794.16x = 609,567,249.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,567,249.24/39,794.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,318.01

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