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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,948.76, 89,876.60 and 38,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,948.76, 89,876.60 and 38,844.20 is: 58,236.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,948.76 : 89,876.60 = 38,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,948.76/89,876.60 = 38,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,948.76x = 89,876.60 × 38,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,948.76x = 3,491,184,625.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,184,625.72/59,948.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,236.14

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