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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,499.32, 59,248.92 and 19,758

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,499.32, 59,248.92 and 19,758 is: 29,636.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,499.32 : 59,248.92 = 19,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,499.32/59,248.92 = 19,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,499.32x = 59,248.92 × 19,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,499.32x = 1,170,640,161.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,640,161.36/39,499.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,636.97

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