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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,294, 58,951.80 and 11,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,294, 58,951.80 and 11,592 is: 17,391.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,294 : 58,951.80 = 11,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,294/58,951.80 = 11,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,294x = 58,951.80 × 11,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,294x = 683,369,265.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,369,265.60/39,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,391.19

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