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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,565.68, 59,348.52 and 33,684.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,565.68, 59,348.52 and 33,684.72 is: 50,527.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,565.68 : 59,348.52 = 33,684.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,565.68/59,348.52 = 33,684.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,565.68x = 59,348.52 × 33,684.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,565.68x = 1,999,138,278.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,138,278.61/39,565.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,527.08

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