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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,789.42, 81,082.46 and 38,666.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,789.42, 81,082.46 and 38,666.96 is: 53,329.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,789.42 : 81,082.46 = 38,666.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,789.42/81,082.46 = 38,666.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,789.42x = 81,082.46 × 38,666.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,789.42x = 3,135,212,237.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,212,237.52/58,789.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,329.53

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