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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,033.91, 58,552.48 and 11,331.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,033.91, 58,552.48 and 11,331.91 is: 16,998.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,033.91 : 58,552.48 = 11,331.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,033.91/58,552.48 = 11,331.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,033.91x = 58,552.48 × 11,331.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,033.91x = 663,511,112.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,511,112.54/39,033.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,998.33

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