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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,507.53, 59,254.83 and 18,449.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,507.53, 59,254.83 and 18,449.73 is: 27,671.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,507.53 : 59,254.83 = 18,449.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,507.53/59,254.83 = 18,449.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,507.53x = 59,254.83 × 18,449.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,507.53x = 1,093,235,614.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,235,614.70/39,507.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,671.58

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