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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,488.97, 59,242.83 and 11,786.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,488.97, 59,242.83 and 11,786.25 is: 17,682.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,488.97 : 59,242.83 = 11,786.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,488.97/59,242.83 = 11,786.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,488.97x = 59,242.83 × 11,786.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,488.97x = 698,250,805.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,250,805.09/39,488.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,682.17

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