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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,971.55, 59,945.31 and 32,934.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,971.55, 59,945.31 and 32,934.12 is: 49,391.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,971.55 : 59,945.31 = 32,934.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,971.55/59,945.31 = 32,934.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,971.55x = 59,945.31 × 32,934.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,971.55x = 1,974,246,032.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,246,032.98/39,971.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,391.28

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