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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,997.26, 88,380.01 and 38,945.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,997.26, 88,380.01 and 38,945.66 is: 58,342.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,997.26 : 88,380.01 = 38,945.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,997.26/88,380.01 = 38,945.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,997.26x = 88,380.01 × 38,945.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,997.26x = 3,442,017,924.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,442,017,924.18/58,997.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,342.00

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