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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,033.82, 86,902.83 and 38,252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,033.82, 86,902.83 and 38,252.40 is: 57,281.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,033.82 : 86,902.83 = 38,252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,033.82/86,902.83 = 38,252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,033.82x = 86,902.83 × 38,252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,033.82x = 3,324,241,814.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,241,814.29/58,033.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,281.12

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