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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,036, 58,553.89 and 30,164.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,036, 58,553.89 and 30,164.24 is: 45,246.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,036 : 58,553.89 = 30,164.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,036/58,553.89 = 30,164.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,036x = 58,553.89 × 30,164.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,036x = 1,766,233,590.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,233,590.89/39,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,246.27

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