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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,525.65, 59,282.24 and 18,480.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,525.65, 59,282.24 and 18,480.33 is: 27,717.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,525.65 : 59,282.24 = 18,480.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,525.65/59,282.24 = 18,480.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,525.65x = 59,282.24 × 18,480.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,525.65x = 1,095,555,358.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,555,358.34/39,525.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,717.58

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