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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,966.16, 59,958.61 and 11,886.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,966.16, 59,958.61 and 11,886.43 is: 17,832.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,966.16 : 59,958.61 = 11,886.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,966.16/59,958.61 = 11,886.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,966.16x = 59,958.61 × 11,886.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,966.16x = 712,693,820.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,693,820.66/39,966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,832.43

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