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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,673.80, 59,554.44 and 19,947.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,673.80, 59,554.44 and 19,947.06 is: 29,942.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,673.80 : 59,554.44 = 19,947.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,673.80/59,554.44 = 19,947.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,673.80x = 59,554.44 × 19,947.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,673.80x = 1,187,935,987.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,935,987.95/39,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,942.58

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