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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,259.62, 58,880.68 and 11,179.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,259.62, 58,880.68 and 11,179.15 is: 16,766.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,259.62 : 58,880.68 = 11,179.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,259.62/58,880.68 = 11,179.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,259.62x = 58,880.68 × 11,179.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,259.62x = 658,235,778.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,235,778.67/39,259.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,766.23

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