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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,863.12, 59,794.44 and 12,161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,863.12, 59,794.44 and 12,161.12 is: 18,241.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,863.12 : 59,794.44 = 12,161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,863.12/59,794.44 = 12,161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,863.12x = 59,794.44 × 12,161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,863.12x = 727,167,360.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,167,360.17/39,863.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,241.61

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