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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,431.79, 59,156.19 and 11,351.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,431.79, 59,156.19 and 11,351.66 is: 17,029.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,431.79 : 59,156.19 = 11,351.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,431.79/59,156.19 = 11,351.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,431.79x = 59,156.19 × 11,351.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,431.79x = 671,520,659.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,520,659.99/39,431.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,029.93

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