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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,768.84, 59,651.89 and 10,186.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,768.84, 59,651.89 and 10,186.93 is: 15,280.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,768.84 : 59,651.89 = 10,186.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,768.84/59,651.89 = 10,186.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,768.84x = 59,651.89 × 10,186.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,768.84x = 607,669,627.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,669,627.80/39,768.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,280.04

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