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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,854.08, 59,782.16 and 12,152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,854.08, 59,782.16 and 12,152 is: 18,228.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,854.08 : 59,782.16 = 12,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,854.08/59,782.16 = 12,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,854.08x = 59,782.16 × 12,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,854.08x = 726,472,808.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,472,808.32/39,854.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,228.32

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