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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,973.58, 59,989.62 and 19,211.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,973.58, 59,989.62 and 19,211.66 is: 28,831.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,973.58 : 59,989.62 = 19,211.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,973.58/59,989.62 = 19,211.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,973.58x = 59,989.62 × 19,211.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,973.58x = 1,152,500,182.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,500,182.97/39,973.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,831.55

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