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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,923.65, 59,783.21 and 38,741.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,923.65, 59,783.21 and 38,741.15 is: 58,012.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,923.65 : 59,783.21 = 38,741.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,923.65/59,783.21 = 38,741.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,923.65x = 59,783.21 × 38,741.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,923.65x = 2,316,070,407.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,070,407.12/39,923.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,012.49

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