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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,579.63, 59,371.29 and 22,036.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,579.63, 59,371.29 and 22,036.25 is: 33,055.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,579.63 : 59,371.29 = 22,036.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,579.63/59,371.29 = 22,036.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,579.63x = 59,371.29 × 22,036.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,579.63x = 1,308,320,292.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,320,292.41/39,579.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,055.39

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