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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,317.76, 54,205.44 and 38,094.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,317.76, 54,205.44 and 38,094.72 is: 52,519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,317.76 : 54,205.44 = 38,094.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,317.76/54,205.44 = 38,094.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,317.76x = 54,205.44 × 38,094.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,317.76x = 2,064,941,059.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,941,059.28/39,317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,519.30

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