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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,237.24, 132,281.40 and 38,279.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,237.24, 132,281.40 and 38,279.71 is: 57,387.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,237.24 : 132,281.40 = 38,279.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,237.24/132,281.40 = 38,279.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,237.24x = 132,281.40 × 38,279.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,237.24x = 5,063,693,630.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,063,693,630.39/88,237.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,387.26

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