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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,590.74, 59,371.62 and 11,503.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,590.74, 59,371.62 and 11,503.18 is: 17,250.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,590.74 : 59,371.62 = 11,503.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,590.74/59,371.62 = 11,503.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,590.74x = 59,371.62 × 11,503.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,590.74x = 682,962,431.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,962,431.75/39,590.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,250.56

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