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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,874.61, 59,811.98 and 37,438.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,874.61, 59,811.98 and 37,438.83 is: 56,158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,874.61 : 59,811.98 = 37,438.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,874.61/59,811.98 = 37,438.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,874.61x = 59,811.98 × 37,438.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,874.61x = 2,239,290,363.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,290,363.99/39,874.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,158.30

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