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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,477.38, 59,216.67 and 11,775.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,477.38, 59,216.67 and 11,775.38 is: 17,663.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,477.38 : 59,216.67 = 11,775.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,477.38/59,216.67 = 11,775.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,477.38x = 59,216.67 × 11,775.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,477.38x = 697,298,495.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,298,495.50/39,477.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,663.24

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