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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,659.16, 59,371.87 and 34,738.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,659.16, 59,371.87 and 34,738.41 is: 52,005.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,659.16 : 59,371.87 = 34,738.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,659.16/59,371.87 = 34,738.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,659.16x = 59,371.87 × 34,738.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,659.16x = 2,062,484,362.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,484,362.53/39,659.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,005.25

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