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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,965.70, 59,985.36 and 20,258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,965.70, 59,985.36 and 20,258.04 is: 30,405.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,965.70 : 59,985.36 = 20,258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,965.70/59,985.36 = 20,258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,965.70x = 59,985.36 × 20,258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,965.70x = 1,215,185,822.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,185,822.29/39,965.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,405.72

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