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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,107.69, 58,158.41 and 37,862.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,107.69, 58,158.41 and 37,862.12 is: 56,306.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,107.69 : 58,158.41 = 37,862.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,107.69/58,158.41 = 37,862.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,107.69x = 58,158.41 × 37,862.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,107.69x = 2,202,000,654.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,000,654.51/39,107.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,306.08

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