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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,858.27, 81,237.32 and 38,717.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,858.27, 81,237.32 and 38,717.14 is: 53,438.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,858.27 : 81,237.32 = 38,717.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,858.27/81,237.32 = 38,717.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,858.27x = 81,237.32 × 38,717.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,858.27x = 3,145,276,691.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,145,276,691.66/58,858.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,438.14

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