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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,336.76, 54,231.64 and 38,113.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,336.76, 54,231.64 and 38,113.72 is: 52,545.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,336.76 : 54,231.64 = 38,113.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,336.76/54,231.64 = 38,113.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,336.76x = 54,231.64 × 38,113.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,336.76x = 2,066,969,542.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,969,542.10/39,336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,545.50

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