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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,663.20, 59,479.36 and 19,928

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,663.20, 59,479.36 and 19,928 is: 29,884.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,663.20 : 59,479.36 = 19,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,663.20/59,479.36 = 19,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,663.20x = 59,479.36 × 19,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,663.20x = 1,185,304,686.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,304,686.08/39,663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,884.24

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