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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,869.60, 133,306.80 and 38,924

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,869.60, 133,306.80 and 38,924 is: 58,387.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,869.60 : 133,306.80 = 38,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,869.60/133,306.80 = 38,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,869.60x = 133,306.80 × 38,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,869.60x = 5,188,833,883.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,188,833,883.20/88,869.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,387.05

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