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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,425.28, 59,160.96 and 18,666.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,425.28, 59,160.96 and 18,666.24 is: 28,010.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,425.28 : 59,160.96 = 18,666.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,425.28/59,160.96 = 18,666.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,425.28x = 59,160.96 × 18,666.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,425.28x = 1,104,312,677.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,312,677.99/39,425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,010.27

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