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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,591.18, 59,397.71 and 35,239.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,591.18, 59,397.71 and 35,239.05 is: 52,868.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,591.18 : 59,397.71 = 35,239.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,591.18/59,397.71 = 35,239.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,591.18x = 59,397.71 × 35,239.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,591.18x = 2,093,118,696.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,118,696.38/39,591.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,868.31

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