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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,150.08, 53,694.91 and 37,542.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,150.08, 53,694.91 and 37,542.62 is: 51,490.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,150.08 : 53,694.91 = 37,542.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,150.08/53,694.91 = 37,542.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,150.08x = 53,694.91 × 37,542.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,150.08x = 2,015,847,602.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,847,602.06/39,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,490.25

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