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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,309.71, 58,966.59 and 11,227.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,309.71, 58,966.59 and 11,227.55 is: 16,841.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,309.71 : 58,966.59 = 11,227.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,309.71/58,966.59 = 11,227.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,309.71x = 58,966.59 × 11,227.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,309.71x = 662,050,337.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,050,337.55/39,309.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,841.90

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