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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,475.29, 59,244.36 and 20,766.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,475.29, 59,244.36 and 20,766.24 is: 31,165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,475.29 : 59,244.36 = 20,766.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,475.29/59,244.36 = 20,766.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,475.29x = 59,244.36 × 20,766.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,475.29x = 1,230,282,598.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,282,598.41/39,475.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,165.89

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