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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,906.81, 59,991.44 and 37,019.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,906.81, 59,991.44 and 37,019.97 is: 55,651.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,906.81 : 59,991.44 = 37,019.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,906.81/59,991.44 = 37,019.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,906.81x = 59,991.44 × 37,019.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,906.81x = 2,220,881,123.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,881,123.96/39,906.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,651.68

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