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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,006.24, 58,510.08 and 11,304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,006.24, 58,510.08 and 11,304 is: 16,956.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,006.24 : 58,510.08 = 11,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,006.24/58,510.08 = 11,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,006.24x = 58,510.08 × 11,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,006.24x = 661,397,944.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,397,944.32/39,006.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,956.21

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