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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,048.84, 58,581.90 and 18,261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,048.84, 58,581.90 and 18,261 is: 27,395.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,048.84 : 58,581.90 = 18,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,048.84/58,581.90 = 18,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,048.84x = 58,581.90 × 18,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,048.84x = 1,069,764,075.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,764,075.90/39,048.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,395.54

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