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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,033, 58,551.12 and 11,331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,033, 58,551.12 and 11,331 is: 16,996.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,033 : 58,551.12 = 11,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,033/58,551.12 = 11,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,033x = 58,551.12 × 11,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,033x = 663,442,740.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,442,740.72/39,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,996.97

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