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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,437.22, 58,853.99 and 35,229.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,437.22, 58,853.99 and 35,229.98 is: 52,575.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,437.22 : 58,853.99 = 35,229.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,437.22/58,853.99 = 35,229.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,437.22x = 58,853.99 × 35,229.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,437.22x = 2,073,424,420.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,424,420.20/39,437.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,575.32

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