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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,023.84, 80,027.28 and 38,897.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,023.84, 80,027.28 and 38,897.04 is: 53,647.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,023.84 : 80,027.28 = 38,897.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,023.84/80,027.28 = 38,897.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,023.84x = 80,027.28 × 38,897.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,023.84x = 3,112,824,311.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112,824,311.25/58,023.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,647.33

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