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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,709.40, 89,564.10 and 38,714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,709.40, 89,564.10 and 38,714.20 is: 58,071.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,709.40 : 89,564.10 = 38,714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,709.40/89,564.10 = 38,714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,709.40x = 89,564.10 × 38,714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,709.40x = 3,467,402,480.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,467,402,480.22/59,709.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,071.30

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