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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,741.93, 59,591.84 and 35,251.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,741.93, 59,591.84 and 35,251.29 is: 52,858.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,741.93 : 59,591.84 = 35,251.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,741.93/59,591.84 = 35,251.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,741.93x = 59,591.84 × 35,251.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,741.93x = 2,100,689,057.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,689,057.22/39,741.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,858.25

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