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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,601.62, 59,254.79 and 39,158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,601.62, 59,254.79 and 39,158.73 is: 58,592.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,601.62 : 59,254.79 = 39,158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,601.62/59,254.79 = 39,158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,601.62x = 59,254.79 × 39,158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,601.62x = 2,320,342,127.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320,342,127.02/39,601.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,592.10

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