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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,526.65, 59,283.74 and 18,481.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,526.65, 59,283.74 and 18,481.33 is: 27,719.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,526.65 : 59,283.74 = 18,481.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,526.65/59,283.74 = 18,481.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,526.65x = 59,283.74 × 18,481.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,526.65x = 1,095,642,362.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,642,362.57/39,526.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,719.08

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