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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,670.96, 59,506.28 and 10,089.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,670.96, 59,506.28 and 10,089.22 is: 15,133.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,670.96 : 59,506.28 = 10,089.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,670.96/59,506.28 = 10,089.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,670.96x = 59,506.28 × 10,089.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,670.96x = 600,371,950.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,371,950.30/39,670.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,133.79

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