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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,809.27, 81,190.44 and 38,724.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,809.27, 81,190.44 and 38,724.51 is: 53,461.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,809.27 : 81,190.44 = 38,724.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,809.27/81,190.44 = 38,724.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,809.27x = 81,190.44 × 38,724.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,809.27x = 3,144,060,005.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,144,060,005.68/58,809.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,461.98

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