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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,835.97, 59,754.68 and 12,133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,835.97, 59,754.68 and 12,133.25 is: 18,200.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,835.97 : 59,754.68 = 12,133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,835.97/59,754.68 = 12,133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,835.97x = 59,754.68 × 12,133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,835.97x = 725,018,410.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,018,410.44/39,835.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,200.09

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