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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,906.20, 88,185.69 and 38,878.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,906.20, 88,185.69 and 38,878.74 is: 58,203.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,906.20 : 88,185.69 = 38,878.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,906.20/88,185.69 = 38,878.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,906.20x = 88,185.69 × 38,878.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,906.20x = 3,428,548,513.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,548,513.23/58,906.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,203.53

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