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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,912.12, 59,877.96 and 12,210.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,912.12, 59,877.96 and 12,210.12 is: 18,318.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,912.12 : 59,877.96 = 12,210.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,912.12/59,877.96 = 12,210.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,912.12x = 59,877.96 × 12,210.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,912.12x = 731,117,076.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,117,076.96/39,912.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,318.17

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