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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,645.89, 54,779.33 and 38,226.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,645.89, 54,779.33 and 38,226.77 is: 52,818.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,645.89 : 54,779.33 = 38,226.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,645.89/54,779.33 = 38,226.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,645.89x = 54,779.33 × 38,226.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,645.89x = 2,094,036,657.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,036,657.53/39,645.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,818.51

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