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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,451.22, 59,177.38 and 11,371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,451.22, 59,177.38 and 11,371.76 is: 17,057.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,451.22 : 59,177.38 = 11,371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,451.22/59,177.38 = 11,371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,451.22x = 59,177.38 × 11,371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,451.22x = 672,950,962.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,950,962.79/39,451.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,057.80

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