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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,714.86, 81,093.81 and 38,661.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,714.86, 81,093.81 and 38,661.39 is: 53,397.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,714.86 : 81,093.81 = 38,661.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,714.86/81,093.81 = 38,661.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,714.86x = 81,093.81 × 38,661.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,714.86x = 3,135,199,415.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,199,415.00/58,714.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,397.03

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