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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,664.39, 87,997.32 and 38,801.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,664.39, 87,997.32 and 38,801.03 is: 58,202.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,664.39 : 87,997.32 = 38,801.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,664.39/87,997.32 = 38,801.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,664.39x = 87,997.32 × 38,801.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,664.39x = 3,414,386,213.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,386,213.25/58,664.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,202.03

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