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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,507.84, 89,125.68 and 38,668.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,507.84, 89,125.68 and 38,668.16 is: 57,913.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,507.84 : 89,125.68 = 38,668.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,507.84/89,125.68 = 38,668.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,507.84x = 89,125.68 × 38,668.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,507.84x = 3,446,326,054.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,326,054.35/59,507.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,913.82

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