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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,853.38, 133,317.10 and 38,969.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,853.38, 133,317.10 and 38,969.28 is: 58,470.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,853.38 : 133,317.10 = 38,969.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,853.38/133,317.10 = 38,969.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,853.38x = 133,317.10 × 38,969.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,853.38x = 5,195,271,398.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,195,271,398.69/88,853.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,470.16

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