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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,278.08, 129,391.57 and 38,865.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,278.08, 129,391.57 and 38,865.76 is: 58,287.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,278.08 : 129,391.57 = 38,865.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,278.08/129,391.57 = 38,865.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,278.08x = 129,391.57 × 38,865.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,278.08x = 5,028,901,705.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,028,901,705.64/86,278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,287.13

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