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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,335.99, 58,971.96 and 18,289.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,335.99, 58,971.96 and 18,289.28 is: 27,419.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,335.99 : 58,971.96 = 18,289.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,335.99/58,971.96 = 18,289.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,335.99x = 58,971.96 × 18,289.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,335.99x = 1,078,554,836.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,554,836.02/39,335.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,419.04

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