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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,511.74, 59,258.73 and 11,425.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,511.74, 59,258.73 and 11,425.53 is: 17,135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,511.74 : 59,258.73 = 11,425.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,511.74/59,258.73 = 11,425.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,511.74x = 59,258.73 × 11,425.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,511.74x = 677,062,397.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,062,397.38/39,511.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,135.73

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