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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,477.79, 58,998.36 and 35,366.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,477.79, 58,998.36 and 35,366.23 is: 52,853.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,477.79 : 58,998.36 = 35,366.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,477.79/58,998.36 = 35,366.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,477.79x = 58,998.36 × 35,366.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,477.79x = 2,086,549,569.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,549,569.38/39,477.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,853.76

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