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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,464.32, 80,626.94 and 38,313.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,464.32, 80,626.94 and 38,313.89 is: 52,837.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,464.32 : 80,626.94 = 38,313.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,464.32/80,626.94 = 38,313.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,464.32x = 80,626.94 × 38,313.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,464.32x = 3,089,131,115.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,131,115.49/58,464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,837.89

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