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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,159.21, 58,738.81 and 37,486.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,159.21, 58,738.81 and 37,486.16 is: 56,229.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,159.21 : 58,738.81 = 37,486.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,159.21/58,738.81 = 37,486.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,159.21x = 58,738.81 × 37,486.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,159.21x = 2,201,892,136.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,892,136.18/39,159.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,229.23

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