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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,466.21, 89,013.41 and 38,378.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,466.21, 89,013.41 and 38,378.06 is: 57,447.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,466.21 : 89,013.41 = 38,378.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,466.21/89,013.41 = 38,378.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,466.21x = 89,013.41 × 38,378.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,466.21x = 3,416,161,989.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,416,161,989.78/59,466.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,447.11

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