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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,437.76, 59,147.60 and 11,357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,437.76, 59,147.60 and 11,357.76 is: 17,034.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,437.76 : 59,147.60 = 11,357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,437.76/59,147.60 = 11,357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,437.76x = 59,147.60 × 11,357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,437.76x = 671,784,245.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,784,245.38/39,437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,034.04

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