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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,366.96, 59,033.33 and 11,280.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,366.96, 59,033.33 and 11,280.83 is: 16,916.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,366.96 : 59,033.33 = 11,280.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,366.96/59,033.33 = 11,280.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,366.96x = 59,033.33 × 11,280.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,366.96x = 665,944,608.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,944,608.49/39,366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,916.33

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