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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,711.69, 59,550.04 and 18,657.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,711.69, 59,550.04 and 18,657.71 is: 27,978.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,711.69 : 59,550.04 = 18,657.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,711.69/59,550.04 = 18,657.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,711.69x = 59,550.04 × 18,657.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,711.69x = 1,111,067,660.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,067,660.66/39,711.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,978.35

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