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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,960, 59,941.08 and 12,258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,960, 59,941.08 and 12,258 is: 18,387.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,960 : 59,941.08 = 12,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,960/59,941.08 = 12,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,960x = 59,941.08 × 12,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,960x = 734,757,758.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,757,758.64/39,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,387.33

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