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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,578.08, 59,290.26 and 35,371.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,578.08, 59,290.26 and 35,371.84 is: 52,989.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,578.08 : 59,290.26 = 35,371.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,578.08/59,290.26 = 35,371.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,578.08x = 59,290.26 × 35,371.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,578.08x = 2,097,205,590.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,205,590.28/39,578.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,989.07

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