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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,059.96, 58,246.95 and 38,704.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,059.96, 58,246.95 and 38,704.75 is: 57,717.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,059.96 : 58,246.95 = 38,704.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,059.96/58,246.95 = 38,704.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,059.96x = 58,246.95 × 38,704.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,059.96x = 2,254,433,492.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,433,492.40/39,059.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,717.25

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