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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,602.62, 59,256.28 and 39,159.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,602.62, 59,256.28 and 39,159.73 is: 58,593.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,602.62 : 59,256.28 = 39,159.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,602.62/59,256.28 = 39,159.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,602.62x = 59,256.28 × 39,159.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,602.62x = 2,320,459,925.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320,459,925.60/39,602.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,593.60

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