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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,973.14, 59,998.59 and 19,211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,973.14, 59,998.59 and 19,211.22 is: 28,835.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,973.14 : 59,998.59 = 19,211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,973.14/59,998.59 = 19,211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,973.14x = 59,998.59 × 19,211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,973.14x = 1,152,646,112.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,646,112.18/39,973.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,835.52

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