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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,995.20, 85,492.80 and 38,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,995.20, 85,492.80 and 38,332.80 is: 57,499.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,995.20 : 85,492.80 = 38,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,995.20/85,492.80 = 38,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,995.20x = 85,492.80 × 38,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,995.20x = 3,277,178,403.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,178,403.84/56,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,499.20

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