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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,475.33, 58,705.29 and 38,229.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,475.33, 58,705.29 and 38,229.45 is: 56,852.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,475.33 : 58,705.29 = 38,229.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,475.33/58,705.29 = 38,229.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,475.33x = 58,705.29 × 38,229.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,475.33x = 2,244,270,728.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,270,728.65/39,475.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,852.49

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