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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,675.05, 59,512.30 and 10,092.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,675.05, 59,512.30 and 10,092.50 is: 15,138.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,675.05 : 59,512.30 = 10,092.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,675.05/59,512.30 = 10,092.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,675.05x = 59,512.30 × 10,092.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,675.05x = 600,627,887.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,627,887.75/39,675.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,138.68

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