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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,674.34, 80,949.33 and 38,542.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,674.34, 80,949.33 and 38,542.06 is: 53,174.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,674.34 : 80,949.33 = 38,542.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,674.34/80,949.33 = 38,542.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,674.34x = 80,949.33 × 38,542.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,674.34x = 3,119,953,933.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,953,933.82/58,674.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,174.08

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