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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,649.44, 59,167.77 and 35,231.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,649.44, 59,167.77 and 35,231.76 is: 52,575.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,649.44 : 59,167.77 = 35,231.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,649.44/59,167.77 = 35,231.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,649.44x = 59,167.77 × 35,231.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,649.44x = 2,084,584,672.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,584,672.38/39,649.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,575.39

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