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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,996.03, 60,055.70 and 33,836.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,996.03, 60,055.70 and 33,836.97 is: 50,807.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,996.03 : 60,055.70 = 33,836.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,996.03/60,055.70 = 33,836.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,996.03x = 60,055.70 × 33,836.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,996.03x = 2,032,102,919.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,102,919.23/39,996.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,807.62

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