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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,078.63, 58,617.99 and 9,496.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,078.63, 58,617.99 and 9,496.47 is: 14,244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,078.63 : 58,617.99 = 9,496.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,078.63/58,617.99 = 9,496.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,078.63x = 58,617.99 × 9,496.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,078.63x = 556,663,983.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,663,983.50/39,078.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,244.72

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