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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,274.39, 59,010 and 36,912.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,274.39, 59,010 and 36,912.43 is: 55,461.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,274.39 : 59,010 = 36,912.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,274.39/59,010 = 36,912.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,274.39x = 59,010 × 36,912.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,274.39x = 2,178,202,494.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,202,494.30/39,274.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,461.14

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