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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,359.48, 80,569.26 and 38,545.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,359.48, 80,569.26 and 38,545.08 is: 53,214.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,359.48 : 80,569.26 = 38,545.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,359.48/80,569.26 = 38,545.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,359.48x = 80,569.26 × 38,545.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,359.48x = 3,105,548,572.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105,548,572.24/58,359.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,214.12

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