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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,954.06, 59,931.09 and 12,248.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,954.06, 59,931.09 and 12,248.46 is: 18,372.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,954.06 : 59,931.09 = 12,248.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,954.06/59,931.09 = 12,248.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,954.06x = 59,931.09 × 12,248.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,954.06x = 734,063,558.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,063,558.62/39,954.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,372.69

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