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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,262.59, 78,995.16 and 38,151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,262.59, 78,995.16 and 38,151.24 is: 52,630.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,262.59 : 78,995.16 = 38,151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,262.59/78,995.16 = 38,151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,262.59x = 78,995.16 × 38,151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,262.59x = 3,013,763,308.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,763,308.00/57,262.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,630.58

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