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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,972.42, 59,901.41 and 29,359.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,972.42, 59,901.41 and 29,359.19 is: 43,996.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,972.42 : 59,901.41 = 29,359.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,972.42/59,901.41 = 29,359.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,972.42x = 59,901.41 × 29,359.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,972.42x = 1,758,656,877.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,656,877.46/39,972.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,996.76

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