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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,858, 59,787.12 and 12,156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,858, 59,787.12 and 12,156 is: 18,234.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,858 : 59,787.12 = 12,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,858/59,787.12 = 12,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,858x = 59,787.12 × 12,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,858x = 726,772,230.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,772,230.72/39,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,234.04

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