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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,477.33, 58,708.27 and 38,231.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,477.33, 58,708.27 and 38,231.45 is: 56,855.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,477.33 : 58,708.27 = 38,231.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,477.33/58,708.27 = 38,231.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,477.33x = 58,708.27 × 38,231.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,477.33x = 2,244,502,289.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,502,289.09/39,477.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,855.47

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