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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,971.08, 59,905.32 and 33,803.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,971.08, 59,905.32 and 33,803.92 is: 50,662.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,971.08 : 59,905.32 = 33,803.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,971.08/59,905.32 = 33,803.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,971.08x = 59,905.32 × 33,803.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,971.08x = 2,025,034,644.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,034,644.85/39,971.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,662.50

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