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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,863.36, 59,794.97 and 11,783.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,863.36, 59,794.97 and 11,783.76 is: 17,675.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,863.36 : 59,794.97 = 11,783.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,863.36/59,794.97 = 11,783.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,863.36x = 59,794.97 × 11,783.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,863.36x = 704,609,516.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,609,516.77/39,863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,675.62

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