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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,259.54, 58,895.90 and 18,190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,259.54, 58,895.90 and 18,190.96 is: 27,289.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,259.54 : 58,895.90 = 18,190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,259.54/58,895.90 = 18,190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,259.54x = 58,895.90 × 18,190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,259.54x = 1,071,372,961.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,372,961.06/39,259.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,289.49

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