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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,932.49, 59,794.86 and 38,749.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,932.49, 59,794.86 and 38,749.24 is: 58,023.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,932.49 : 59,794.86 = 38,749.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,932.49/59,794.86 = 38,749.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,932.49x = 59,794.86 × 38,749.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,932.49x = 2,317,005,046.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,005,046.65/39,932.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,023.05

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