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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,710.17, 59,844.14 and 35,766.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,710.17, 59,844.14 and 35,766.37 is: 53,900.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,710.17 : 59,844.14 = 35,766.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,710.17/59,844.14 = 35,766.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,710.17x = 59,844.14 × 35,766.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,710.17x = 2,140,407,354.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140,407,354.35/39,710.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,900.74

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