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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,367.77, 59,033.88 and 11,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,367.77, 59,033.88 and 11,281.40 is: 16,917.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,367.77 : 59,033.88 = 11,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,367.77/59,033.88 = 11,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,367.77x = 59,033.88 × 11,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,367.77x = 665,984,518.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,984,518.66/39,367.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,917.00

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