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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,979.80, 59,969.70 and 33,467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,979.80, 59,969.70 and 33,467.40 is: 50,201.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,979.80 : 59,969.70 = 33,467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,979.80/59,969.70 = 33,467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,979.80x = 59,969.70 × 33,467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,979.80x = 2,007,029,937.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,029,937.78/39,979.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,201.10

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