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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,966.48, 59,949.59 and 37,530.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,966.48, 59,949.59 and 37,530.59 is: 56,295.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,966.48 : 59,949.59 = 37,530.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,966.48/59,949.59 = 37,530.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,966.48x = 59,949.59 × 37,530.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,966.48x = 2,249,942,995.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,942,995.56/39,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,295.75

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