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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,465.58, 59,197.91 and 11,384.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,465.58, 59,197.91 and 11,384.70 is: 17,076.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,465.58 : 59,197.91 = 11,384.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,465.58/59,197.91 = 11,384.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,465.58x = 59,197.91 × 11,384.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,465.58x = 673,950,445.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,950,445.98/39,465.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,076.92

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