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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,971.16, 59,974.43 and 20,991.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,971.16, 59,974.43 and 20,991.33 is: 31,496.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,971.16 : 59,974.43 = 20,991.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,971.16/59,974.43 = 20,991.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,971.16x = 59,974.43 × 20,991.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,971.16x = 1,258,942,946.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,942,946.74/39,971.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,496.28

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