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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,498.06, 58,941.38 and 35,292.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,498.06, 58,941.38 and 35,292.36 is: 52,665.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,498.06 : 58,941.38 = 35,292.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,498.06/58,941.38 = 35,292.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,498.06x = 58,941.38 × 35,292.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,498.06x = 2,080,180,401.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,180,401.86/39,498.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,665.38

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