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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,741, 59,520.78 and 18,979.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,741, 59,520.78 and 18,979.08 is: 28,425.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,741 : 59,520.78 = 18,979.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,741/59,520.78 = 18,979.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,741x = 59,520.78 × 18,979.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,741x = 1,129,649,645.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,649,645.28/39,741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,425.29

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