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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,625.71, 59,729.70 and 37,338.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,625.71, 59,729.70 and 37,338.92 is: 56,282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,625.71 : 59,729.70 = 37,338.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,625.71/59,729.70 = 37,338.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,625.71x = 59,729.70 × 37,338.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,625.71x = 2,230,242,891.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,242,891.26/39,625.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,282.73

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