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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,977.08, 59,914.32 and 33,809.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,977.08, 59,914.32 and 33,809.92 is: 50,671.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,977.08 : 59,914.32 = 33,809.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,977.08/59,914.32 = 33,809.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,977.08x = 59,914.32 × 33,809.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,977.08x = 2,025,698,366.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,698,366.05/39,977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,671.49

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