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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,656.16, 59,485.44 and 10,074

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,656.16, 59,485.44 and 10,074 is: 15,111.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,656.16 : 59,485.44 = 10,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,656.16/59,485.44 = 10,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,656.16x = 59,485.44 × 10,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,656.16x = 599,256,322.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,256,322.56/39,656.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,111.30

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