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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,413.76, 80,557.16 and 38,998.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,413.76, 80,557.16 and 38,998.49 is: 53,781.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,413.76 : 80,557.16 = 38,998.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,413.76/80,557.16 = 38,998.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,413.76x = 80,557.16 × 38,998.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,413.76x = 3,141,607,605.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,141,607,605.09/58,413.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,781.98

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