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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,830.77, 89,777.41 and 38,765.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,830.77, 89,777.41 and 38,765.33 is: 58,168.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,830.77 : 89,777.41 = 38,765.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,830.77/89,777.41 = 38,765.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,830.77x = 89,777.41 × 38,765.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,830.77x = 3,480,250,925.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480,250,925.20/59,830.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,168.25

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