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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,284.26, 58,926.65 and 11,204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,284.26, 58,926.65 and 11,204.24 is: 16,806.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,284.26 : 58,926.65 = 11,204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,284.26/58,926.65 = 11,204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,284.26x = 58,926.65 × 11,204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,284.26x = 660,227,978.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,227,978.34/39,284.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,806.43

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