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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,741.93, 59,557.46 and 29,869.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,741.93, 59,557.46 and 29,869.65 is: 44,762.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,741.93 : 59,557.46 = 29,869.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,741.93/59,557.46 = 29,869.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,741.93x = 59,557.46 × 29,869.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,741.93x = 1,778,960,335.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,960,335.74/39,741.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,762.81

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