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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,767.68, 81,043.80 and 38,588.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,767.68, 81,043.80 and 38,588.96 is: 53,216.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,767.68 : 81,043.80 = 38,588.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,767.68/81,043.80 = 38,588.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,767.68x = 81,043.80 × 38,588.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,767.68x = 3,127,395,956.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127,395,956.45/58,767.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,216.26

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