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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,463.37, 80,626.50 and 38,313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,463.37, 80,626.50 and 38,313 is: 52,837.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,463.37 : 80,626.50 = 38,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,463.37/80,626.50 = 38,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,463.37x = 80,626.50 × 38,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,463.37x = 3,089,043,094.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,043,094.50/58,463.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,837.24

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