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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,864.96, 59,805 and 11,784.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,864.96, 59,805 and 11,784.96 is: 17,679.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,864.96 : 59,805 = 11,784.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,864.96/59,805 = 11,784.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,864.96x = 59,805 × 11,784.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,864.96x = 704,799,532.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,799,532.80/39,864.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,679.67

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