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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,619.88, 89,481.66 and 38,872.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,619.88, 89,481.66 and 38,872.36 is: 58,342.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,619.88 : 89,481.66 = 38,872.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,619.88/89,481.66 = 38,872.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,619.88x = 89,481.66 × 38,872.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,619.88x = 3,478,363,300.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,478,363,300.92/59,619.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,342.34

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