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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,278.16, 88,878.36 and 38,516.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,278.16, 88,878.36 and 38,516.24 is: 57,749.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,278.16 : 88,878.36 = 38,516.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,278.16/88,878.36 = 38,516.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,278.16x = 88,878.36 × 38,516.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,278.16x = 3,423,260,244.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,423,260,244.57/59,278.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,749.10

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