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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,056.76, 58,585.62 and 11,361.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,056.76, 58,585.62 and 11,361.72 is: 17,042.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,056.76 : 58,585.62 = 11,361.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,056.76/58,585.62 = 11,361.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,056.76x = 58,585.62 × 11,361.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,056.76x = 665,633,410.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,633,410.47/39,056.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,042.72

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