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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,946.83, 59,863.14 and 29,333.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,946.83, 59,863.14 and 29,333.58 is: 43,958.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,946.83 : 59,863.14 = 29,333.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,946.83/59,863.14 = 29,333.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,946.83x = 59,863.14 × 29,333.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,946.83x = 1,756,000,206.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,000,206.24/39,946.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,958.44

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