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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,833.76, 81,149.56 and 38,684.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,833.76, 81,149.56 and 38,684.20 is: 53,357.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,833.76 : 81,149.56 = 38,684.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,833.76/81,149.56 = 38,684.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,833.76x = 81,149.56 × 38,684.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,833.76x = 3,139,205,808.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,205,808.95/58,833.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,357.22

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