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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,938.72, 59,908.08 and 12,236.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,938.72, 59,908.08 and 12,236.72 is: 18,355.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,938.72 : 59,908.08 = 12,236.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,938.72/59,908.08 = 12,236.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,938.72x = 59,908.08 × 12,236.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,938.72x = 733,078,400.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,078,400.70/39,938.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,355.08

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