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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,562.74, 59,368.32 and 35,871.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,562.74, 59,368.32 and 35,871.48 is: 53,829.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,562.74 : 59,368.32 = 35,871.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,562.74/59,368.32 = 35,871.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,562.74x = 59,368.32 × 35,871.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,562.74x = 2,129,629,503.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,629,503.51/39,562.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,829.17

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