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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,452, 59,188.26 and 11,750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,452, 59,188.26 and 11,750 is: 17,628.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,452 : 59,188.26 = 11,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,452/59,188.26 = 11,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,452x = 59,188.26 × 11,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,452x = 695,462,055
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,462,055/39,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,628.06

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