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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,171.59, 157,663.83 and 38,596.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,171.59, 157,663.83 and 38,596.48 is: 57,860.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,171.59 : 157,663.83 = 38,596.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,171.59/157,663.83 = 38,596.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,171.59x = 157,663.83 × 38,596.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,171.59x = 6,085,268,861.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,085,268,861.32/105,171.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,860.39

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