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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,821.62, 81,207.61 and 38,736.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,821.62, 81,207.61 and 38,736.82 is: 53,479.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,821.62 : 81,207.61 = 38,736.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,821.62/81,207.61 = 38,736.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,821.62x = 81,207.61 × 38,736.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,821.62x = 3,145,724,571.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,145,724,571.20/58,821.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,479.05

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