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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,457.23, 59,171.99 and 11,369.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,457.23, 59,171.99 and 11,369.77 is: 17,050.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,457.23 : 59,171.99 = 11,369.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,457.23/59,171.99 = 11,369.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,457.23x = 59,171.99 × 11,369.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,457.23x = 672,771,711.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,771,711.96/39,457.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,050.66

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