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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,319.84, 88,843.44 and 38,480.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,319.84, 88,843.44 and 38,480.16 is: 57,631.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,319.84 : 88,843.44 = 38,480.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,319.84/88,843.44 = 38,480.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,319.84x = 88,843.44 × 38,480.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,319.84x = 3,418,709,786.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,709,786.15/59,319.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,631.81

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