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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,359.61, 59,021.97 and 11,273.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,359.61, 59,021.97 and 11,273.25 is: 16,904.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,359.61 : 59,021.97 = 11,273.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,359.61/59,021.97 = 11,273.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,359.61x = 59,021.97 × 11,273.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,359.61x = 665,369,423.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,369,423.30/39,359.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,904.88

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