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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,137.54, 80,174.69 and 38,011.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,137.54, 80,174.69 and 38,011.68 is: 52,420.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,137.54 : 80,174.69 = 38,011.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,137.54/80,174.69 = 38,011.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,137.54x = 80,174.69 × 38,011.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,137.54x = 3,047,574,660.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,574,660.38/58,137.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,420.08

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