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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,265.76, 59,112.25 and 35,778.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,265.76, 59,112.25 and 35,778.24 is: 53,861.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,265.76 : 59,112.25 = 35,778.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,265.76/59,112.25 = 35,778.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,265.76x = 59,112.25 × 35,778.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,265.76x = 2,114,932,177.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,932,177.99/39,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,861.99

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