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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,946.84, 59,926.02 and 12,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,946.84, 59,926.02 and 12,247 is: 18,372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,946.84 : 59,926.02 = 12,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,946.84/59,926.02 = 12,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,946.84x = 59,926.02 × 12,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,946.84x = 733,913,966.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,913,966.94/39,946.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,372.27

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