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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,009.40, 88,514.10 and 38,014.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,009.40, 88,514.10 and 38,014.20 is: 57,021.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,009.40 : 88,514.10 = 38,014.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,009.40/88,514.10 = 38,014.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,009.40x = 88,514.10 × 38,014.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,009.40x = 3,364,792,700.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,792,700.22/59,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,021.30

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