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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,663.53, 80,934.48 and 38,531.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,663.53, 80,934.48 and 38,531.34 is: 53,159.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,663.53 : 80,934.48 = 38,531.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,663.53/80,934.48 = 38,531.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,663.53x = 80,934.48 × 38,531.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,663.53x = 3,118,513,966.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118,513,966.60/58,663.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,159.33

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