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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,892.13, 81,297.68 and 38,759.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,892.13, 81,297.68 and 38,759.58 is: 53,505.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,892.13 : 81,297.68 = 38,759.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,892.13/81,297.68 = 38,759.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,892.13x = 81,297.68 × 38,759.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,892.13x = 3,151,063,737.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,151,063,737.98/58,892.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,505.68

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