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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,009.42, 53,719.56 and 33,902.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,009.42, 53,719.56 and 33,902.64 is: 46,687.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,009.42 : 53,719.56 = 33,902.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,009.42/53,719.56 = 33,902.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,009.42x = 53,719.56 × 33,902.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,009.42x = 1,821,234,903.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,234,903.64/39,009.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,687.05

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