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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,999.49, 58,499.24 and 9,417.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,999.49, 58,499.24 and 9,417.30 is: 14,125.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,999.49 : 58,499.24 = 9,417.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,999.49/58,499.24 = 9,417.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,999.49x = 58,499.24 × 9,417.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,999.49x = 550,904,845.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,904,845.77/38,999.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,125.95

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