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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,009.16, 53,837.22 and 37,784.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,009.16, 53,837.22 and 37,784.44 is: 52,146.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,009.16 : 53,837.22 = 37,784.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,009.16/53,837.22 = 37,784.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,009.16x = 53,837.22 × 37,784.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,009.16x = 2,034,209,208.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,209,208.86/39,009.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,146.96

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