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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,858.59, 59,791.33 and 10,276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,858.59, 59,791.33 and 10,276.18 is: 15,415.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,858.59 : 59,791.33 = 10,276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,858.59/59,791.33 = 10,276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,858.59x = 59,791.33 × 10,276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,858.59x = 614,426,294.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,426,294.35/39,858.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,415.15

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