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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,774.62, 59,900.36 and 36,231.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,774.62, 59,900.36 and 36,231.68 is: 54,564.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,774.62 : 59,900.36 = 36,231.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,774.62/59,900.36 = 36,231.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,774.62x = 59,900.36 × 36,231.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,774.62x = 2,170,290,675.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,170,290,675.40/39,774.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,564.71

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