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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,507.21, 59,285.10 and 35,816.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,507.21, 59,285.10 and 35,816.04 is: 53,746.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,507.21 : 59,285.10 = 35,816.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,507.21/59,285.10 = 35,816.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,507.21x = 59,285.10 × 35,816.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,507.21x = 2,123,357,513.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,357,513.00/39,507.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,746.08

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