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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,701.49, 88,013.93 and 38,650.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,701.49, 88,013.93 and 38,650.28 is: 57,950.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,701.49 : 88,013.93 = 38,650.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,701.49/88,013.93 = 38,650.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,701.49x = 88,013.93 × 38,650.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,701.49x = 3,401,763,038.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,763,038.40/58,701.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,950.20

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