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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,659.10, 59,371.77 and 34,738.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,659.10, 59,371.77 and 34,738.35 is: 52,005.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,659.10 : 59,371.77 = 34,738.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,659.10/59,371.77 = 34,738.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,659.10x = 59,371.77 × 34,738.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,659.10x = 2,062,477,326.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,477,326.38/39,659.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,005.15

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