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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,275.88, 58,913.82 and 18,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,275.88, 58,913.82 and 18,501 is: 27,751.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,275.88 : 58,913.82 = 18,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,275.88/58,913.82 = 18,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,275.88x = 58,913.82 × 18,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,275.88x = 1,089,964,583.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,964,583.82/39,275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,751.50

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