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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,153.27, 58,729.91 and 11,451.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,153.27, 58,729.91 and 11,451.27 is: 17,176.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,153.27 : 58,729.91 = 11,451.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,153.27/58,729.91 = 11,451.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,153.27x = 58,729.91 × 11,451.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,153.27x = 672,531,999.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,531,999.23/39,153.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,176.91

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