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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,004.40, 88,506.60 and 38,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,004.40, 88,506.60 and 38,009.20 is: 57,013.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,004.40 : 88,506.60 = 38,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,004.40/88,506.60 = 38,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,004.40x = 88,506.60 × 38,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,004.40x = 3,364,065,060.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,065,060.72/59,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,013.80

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