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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,707.30, 88,022.70 and 38,656.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,707.30, 88,022.70 and 38,656.14 is: 57,959.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,707.30 : 88,022.70 = 38,656.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,707.30/88,022.70 = 38,656.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,707.30x = 88,022.70 × 38,656.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,707.30x = 3,402,617,814.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,402,617,814.38/58,707.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,959.02

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