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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,979.26, 58,070.14 and 37,098.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,979.26, 58,070.14 and 37,098.44 is: 55,268.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,979.26 : 58,070.14 = 37,098.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,979.26/58,070.14 = 37,098.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,979.26x = 58,070.14 × 37,098.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,979.26x = 2,154,311,604.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154,311,604.58/38,979.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,268.15

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