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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,558.28, 59,367.66 and 29,173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,558.28, 59,367.66 and 29,173 is: 43,781.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,558.28 : 59,367.66 = 29,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,558.28/59,367.66 = 29,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,558.28x = 59,367.66 × 29,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,558.28x = 1,731,932,745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,932,745.18/39,558.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,781.80

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