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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,564.59, 59,352.73 and 11,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,564.59, 59,352.73 and 11,481 is: 17,223.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,564.59 : 59,352.73 = 11,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,564.59/59,352.73 = 11,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,564.59x = 59,352.73 × 11,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,564.59x = 681,428,693.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,428,693.13/39,564.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,223.20

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