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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,668.50, 59,502.97 and 10,086.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,668.50, 59,502.97 and 10,086.36 is: 15,129.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,668.50 : 59,502.97 = 10,086.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,668.50/59,502.97 = 10,086.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,668.50x = 59,502.97 × 10,086.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,668.50x = 600,168,165.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,168,165.96/39,668.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,129.59

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