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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,391.64, 59,037.54 and 38,975

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,391.64, 59,037.54 and 38,975 is: 58,413.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,391.64 : 59,037.54 = 38,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,391.64/59,037.54 = 38,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,391.64x = 59,037.54 × 38,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,391.64x = 2,300,988,121.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,988,121.50/39,391.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,413.11

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