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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,047.76, 58,571.12 and 9,465.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,047.76, 58,571.12 and 9,465.85 is: 14,198.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,047.76 : 58,571.12 = 9,465.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,047.76/58,571.12 = 9,465.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,047.76x = 58,571.12 × 9,465.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,047.76x = 554,425,436.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,425,436.25/39,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,198.65

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