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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,483.77, 58,717.85 and 38,237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,483.77, 58,717.85 and 38,237.94 is: 56,865.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,483.77 : 58,717.85 = 38,237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,483.77/58,717.85 = 38,237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,483.77x = 58,717.85 × 38,237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,483.77x = 2,245,249,434.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,249,434.04/39,483.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,865.13

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