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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,369.65, 59,036.69 and 11,283.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,369.65, 59,036.69 and 11,283.27 is: 16,919.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,369.65 : 59,036.69 = 11,283.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,369.65/59,036.69 = 11,283.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,369.65x = 59,036.69 × 11,283.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,369.65x = 666,126,856.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,126,856.76/39,369.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,919.81

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