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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,033.21, 58,549.97 and 9,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,033.21, 58,549.97 and 9,451 is: 14,176.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,033.21 : 58,549.97 = 9,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,033.21/58,549.97 = 9,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,033.21x = 58,549.97 × 9,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,033.21x = 553,355,766.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,355,766.47/39,033.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,176.54

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