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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,283.98, 58,926.50 and 11,204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,283.98, 58,926.50 and 11,204.04 is: 16,806.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,283.98 : 58,926.50 = 11,204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,283.98/58,926.50 = 11,204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,283.98x = 58,926.50 × 11,204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,283.98x = 660,214,863.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,214,863.06/39,283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,806.21

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