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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,333.73, 58,968.58 and 18,287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,333.73, 58,968.58 and 18,287.04 is: 27,415.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,333.73 : 58,968.58 = 18,287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,333.73/58,968.58 = 18,287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,333.73x = 58,968.58 × 18,287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,333.73x = 1,078,360,876.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,360,876.49/39,333.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,415.68

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