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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,206.16, 80,323.68 and 38,096.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,206.16, 80,323.68 and 38,096.56 is: 52,572.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,206.16 : 80,323.68 = 38,096.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,206.16/80,323.68 = 38,096.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,206.16x = 80,323.68 × 38,096.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,206.16x = 3,060,055,894.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,055,894.54/58,206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,572.72

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