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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,031.37, 58,546.96 and 30,159.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,031.37, 58,546.96 and 30,159.59 is: 45,239.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,031.37 : 58,546.96 = 30,159.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,031.37/58,546.96 = 30,159.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,031.37x = 58,546.96 × 30,159.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,031.37x = 1,765,752,309.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,752,309.35/39,031.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,239.31

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