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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,823.60, 89,735.40 and 38,828.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,823.60, 89,735.40 and 38,828.40 is: 58,242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,823.60 : 89,735.40 = 38,828.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,823.60/89,735.40 = 38,828.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,823.60x = 89,735.40 × 38,828.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,823.60x = 3,484,282,005.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,484,282,005.36/59,823.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,242.60

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