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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,335, 59,016.54 and 18,285.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,335, 59,016.54 and 18,285.08 is: 27,434.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,335 : 59,016.54 = 18,285.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,335/59,016.54 = 18,285.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,335x = 59,016.54 × 18,285.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,335x = 1,079,122,155.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,122,155.22/39,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,434.15

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