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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,657.16, 80,925.66 and 38,524.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,657.16, 80,925.66 and 38,524.95 is: 53,150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,657.16 : 80,925.66 = 38,524.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,657.16/80,925.66 = 38,524.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,657.16x = 80,925.66 × 38,524.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,657.16x = 3,117,657,005.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117,657,005.22/58,657.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,150.50

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