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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,205.16, 80,322.30 and 38,095.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,205.16, 80,322.30 and 38,095.56 is: 52,571.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,205.16 : 80,322.30 = 38,095.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,205.16/80,322.30 = 38,095.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,205.16x = 80,322.30 × 38,095.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,205.16x = 3,059,922,998.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,922,998.99/58,205.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,571.34

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