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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,166.18, 88,604.28 and 38,039.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,166.18, 88,604.28 and 38,039.76 is: 56,966.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,166.18 : 88,604.28 = 38,039.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,166.18/88,604.28 = 38,039.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,166.18x = 88,604.28 × 38,039.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,166.18x = 3,370,485,546.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370,485,546.17/59,166.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,966.42

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