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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,997.03, 60,057.20 and 33,837.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,997.03, 60,057.20 and 33,837.97 is: 50,809.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,997.03 : 60,057.20 = 33,837.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,997.03/60,057.20 = 33,837.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,997.03x = 60,057.20 × 33,837.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,997.03x = 2,032,213,731.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,213,731.88/39,997.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,809.12

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