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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,342, 59,051.88 and 20,874

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,342, 59,051.88 and 20,874 is: 31,331.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,342 : 59,051.88 = 20,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,342/59,051.88 = 20,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,342x = 59,051.88 × 20,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,342x = 1,232,648,943.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,648,943.12/39,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,331.63

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