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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,976.08, 59,912.82 and 33,808.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,976.08, 59,912.82 and 33,808.92 is: 50,669.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,976.08 : 59,912.82 = 33,808.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,976.08/59,912.82 = 33,808.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,976.08x = 59,912.82 × 33,808.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,976.08x = 2,025,587,738.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,587,738.35/39,976.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,669.99

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