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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,009.22, 129,030.08 and 38,623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,009.22, 129,030.08 and 38,623.20 is: 57,942.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,009.22 : 129,030.08 = 38,623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,009.22/129,030.08 = 38,623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,009.22x = 129,030.08 × 38,623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,009.22x = 4,983,554,585.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,983,554,585.86/86,009.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,942.10

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