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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,511.20, 128,266.80 and 38,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,511.20, 128,266.80 and 38,855.20 is: 58,282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,511.20 : 128,266.80 = 38,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,511.20/128,266.80 = 38,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,511.20x = 128,266.80 × 38,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,511.20x = 4,983,832,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,983,832,167.36/85,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,282.80

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