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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,452.99, 59,210.87 and 20,744.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,452.99, 59,210.87 and 20,744.01 is: 31,132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,452.99 : 59,210.87 = 20,744.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,452.99/59,210.87 = 20,744.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,452.99x = 59,210.87 × 20,744.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,452.99x = 1,228,270,775.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,270,775.67/39,452.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,132.52

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