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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,625.40, 89,335.70 and 38,838.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,625.40, 89,335.70 and 38,838.20 is: 58,190.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,625.40 : 89,335.70 = 38,838.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,625.40/89,335.70 = 38,838.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,625.40x = 89,335.70 × 38,838.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,625.40x = 3,469,637,783.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,469,637,783.74/59,625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,190.60

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