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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,476.33, 58,706.78 and 38,230.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,476.33, 58,706.78 and 38,230.45 is: 56,853.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,476.33 : 58,706.78 = 38,230.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,476.33/58,706.78 = 38,230.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,476.33x = 58,706.78 × 38,230.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,476.33x = 2,244,386,617.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,386,617.45/39,476.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,853.98

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