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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,541.66, 80,732.65 and 38,861.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,541.66, 80,732.65 and 38,861.34 is: 53,592.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,541.66 : 80,732.65 = 38,861.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,541.66/80,732.65 = 38,861.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,541.66x = 80,732.65 × 38,861.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,541.66x = 3,137,378,362.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,378,362.78/58,541.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,592.24

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