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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,439.22, 58,856.97 and 35,231.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,439.22, 58,856.97 and 35,231.98 is: 52,578.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,439.22 : 58,856.97 = 35,231.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,439.22/58,856.97 = 35,231.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,439.22x = 58,856.97 × 35,231.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,439.22x = 2,073,647,589.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,647,589.90/39,439.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,578.31

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