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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,676.34, 80,952.09 and 38,544.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,676.34, 80,952.09 and 38,544.06 is: 53,176.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,676.34 : 80,952.09 = 38,544.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,676.34/80,952.09 = 38,544.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,676.34x = 80,952.09 × 38,544.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,676.34x = 3,120,222,214.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,120,222,214.09/58,676.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,176.84

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