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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,259.39, 59,102.66 and 35,771.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,259.39, 59,102.66 and 35,771.84 is: 53,852.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,259.39 : 59,102.66 = 35,771.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,259.39/59,102.66 = 35,771.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,259.39x = 59,102.66 × 35,771.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,259.39x = 2,114,210,422.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,210,422.72/39,259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,852.35

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