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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,795.40, 89,693.10 and 38,905.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,795.40, 89,693.10 and 38,905.80 is: 58,358.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,795.40 : 89,693.10 = 38,905.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,795.40/89,693.10 = 38,905.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,795.40x = 89,693.10 × 38,905.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,795.40x = 3,489,581,809.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,489,581,809.98/59,795.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,358.70

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