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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,907.83, 128,809.97 and 38,514.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,907.83, 128,809.97 and 38,514.35 is: 57,748.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,907.83 : 128,809.97 = 38,514.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,907.83/128,809.97 = 38,514.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,907.83x = 128,809.97 × 38,514.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,907.83x = 4,961,032,268.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,961,032,268.07/85,907.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,748.31

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