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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,484.34, 59,237.51 and 21,966.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,484.34, 59,237.51 and 21,966.47 is: 32,955.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,484.34 : 59,237.51 = 21,966.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,484.34/59,237.51 = 21,966.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,484.34x = 59,237.51 × 21,966.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,484.34x = 1,301,238,580.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,238,580.27/39,484.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,955.82

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