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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,695.74, 59,488.01 and 29,828.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,695.74, 59,488.01 and 29,828.72 is: 44,701.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,695.74 : 59,488.01 = 29,828.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,695.74/59,488.01 = 29,828.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,695.74x = 59,488.01 × 29,828.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,695.74x = 1,774,451,044.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,451,044.50/39,695.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,701.30

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