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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,955.38, 59,875.96 and 29,342.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,955.38, 59,875.96 and 29,342.14 is: 43,971.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,955.38 : 59,875.96 = 29,342.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,955.38/59,875.96 = 29,342.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,955.38x = 59,875.96 × 29,342.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,955.38x = 1,756,888,800.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,888,800.95/39,955.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,971.27

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