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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,280.62, 58,920.93 and 32,340.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,280.62, 58,920.93 and 32,340.54 is: 48,510.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,280.62 : 58,920.93 = 32,340.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,280.62/58,920.93 = 32,340.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,280.62x = 58,920.93 × 32,340.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,280.62x = 1,905,534,693.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,905,534,693.50/39,280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,510.81

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