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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,841.72, 59,864.58 and 30,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,841.72, 59,864.58 and 30,073 is: 45,186.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,841.72 : 59,864.58 = 30,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,841.72/59,864.58 = 30,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,841.72x = 59,864.58 × 30,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,841.72x = 1,800,307,514.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,307,514.34/39,841.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,186.49

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