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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,611.16, 59,436.30 and 18,552.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,611.16, 59,436.30 and 18,552.66 is: 27,838.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,611.16 : 59,436.30 = 18,552.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,611.16/59,436.30 = 18,552.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,611.16x = 59,436.30 × 18,552.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,611.16x = 1,102,701,465.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,701,465.56/39,611.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,838.15

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