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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,883.41, 59,822.96 and 12,179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,883.41, 59,822.96 and 12,179.25 is: 18,268.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,883.41 : 59,822.96 = 12,179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,883.41/59,822.96 = 12,179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,883.41x = 59,822.96 × 12,179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,883.41x = 728,598,724.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,598,724.68/39,883.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,268.22

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