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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,491.94, 59,185.35 and 19,470.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,491.94, 59,185.35 and 19,470.87 is: 29,180.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,491.94 : 59,185.35 = 19,470.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,491.94/59,185.35 = 19,470.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,491.94x = 59,185.35 × 19,470.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,491.94x = 1,152,390,255.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,390,255.75/39,491.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,180.39

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