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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,713.54, 59,575.87 and 11,635.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,713.54, 59,575.87 and 11,635.59 is: 17,455.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,713.54 : 59,575.87 = 11,635.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,713.54/59,575.87 = 11,635.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,713.54x = 59,575.87 × 11,635.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,713.54x = 693,200,368.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,200,368.12/39,713.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,455.02

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