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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,416.77, 80,562.21 and 38,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,416.77, 80,562.21 and 38,266.30 is: 52,772.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,416.77 : 80,562.21 = 38,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,416.77/80,562.21 = 38,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,416.77x = 80,562.21 × 38,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,416.77x = 3,082,817,696.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082,817,696.52/58,416.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,772.82

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