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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,984.96, 59,977.42 and 11,904.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,984.96, 59,977.42 and 11,904.88 is: 17,857.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,984.96 : 59,977.42 = 11,904.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,984.96/59,977.42 = 11,904.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,984.96x = 59,977.42 × 11,904.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,984.96x = 714,023,987.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,023,987.81/39,984.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,857.31

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