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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,832.20, 59,748.30 and 33,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,832.20, 59,748.30 and 33,688.20 is: 50,532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,832.20 : 59,748.30 = 33,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,832.20/59,748.30 = 33,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,832.20x = 59,748.30 × 33,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,832.20x = 2,012,812,680.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,812,680.06/39,832.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,532.30

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