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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,821.97, 59,741.60 and 12,119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,821.97, 59,741.60 and 12,119.25 is: 18,181.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,821.97 : 59,741.60 = 12,119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,821.97/59,741.60 = 12,119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,821.97x = 59,741.60 × 12,119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,821.97x = 724,023,325.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,023,325.20/39,821.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,181.50

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