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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,109.76, 58,161.48 and 37,864.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,109.76, 58,161.48 and 37,864.19 is: 56,309.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,109.76 : 58,161.48 = 37,864.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,109.76/58,161.48 = 37,864.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,109.76x = 58,161.48 × 37,864.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,109.76x = 2,202,237,038.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,237,038.59/39,109.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,309.15

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