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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,631.62, 59,447.66 and 10,049.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,631.62, 59,447.66 and 10,049.52 is: 15,074.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,631.62 : 59,447.66 = 10,049.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,631.62/59,447.66 = 10,049.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,631.62x = 59,447.66 × 10,049.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,631.62x = 597,420,448.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,420,448.12/39,631.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,074.34

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