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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,895.82, 59,372.80 and 38,567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,895.82, 59,372.80 and 38,567 is: 57,395.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,895.82 : 59,372.80 = 38,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,895.82/59,372.80 = 38,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,895.82x = 59,372.80 × 38,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,895.82x = 2,289,830,777.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,830,777.60/39,895.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,395.26

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