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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,368.94, 59,022.23 and 19,637.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,368.94, 59,022.23 and 19,637.34 is: 29,440.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,368.94 : 59,022.23 = 19,637.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,368.94/59,022.23 = 19,637.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,368.94x = 59,022.23 × 19,637.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,368.94x = 1,159,039,499.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,039,499.88/39,368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,440.45

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