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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,852.44, 81,249.84 and 38,767.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,852.44, 81,249.84 and 38,767.68 is: 53,521.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,852.44 : 81,249.84 = 38,767.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,852.44/81,249.84 = 38,767.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,852.44x = 81,249.84 × 38,767.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,852.44x = 3,149,867,797.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149,867,797.17/58,852.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,521.45

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