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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,825.26, 81,122.98 and 38,699.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,825.26, 81,122.98 and 38,699.19 is: 53,368.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,825.26 : 81,122.98 = 38,699.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,825.26/81,122.98 = 38,699.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,825.26x = 81,122.98 × 38,699.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,825.26x = 3,139,393,616.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,393,616.39/58,825.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,368.12

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