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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,362.79, 59,038.66 and 11,285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,362.79, 59,038.66 and 11,285.24 is: 16,926.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,362.79 : 59,038.66 = 11,285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,362.79/59,038.66 = 11,285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,362.79x = 59,038.66 × 11,285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,362.79x = 666,265,095.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,265,095.76/39,362.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,926.27

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