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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,881.47, 133,359.26 and 38,997.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,881.47, 133,359.26 and 38,997.41 is: 58,512.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,881.47 : 133,359.26 = 38,997.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,881.47/133,359.26 = 38,997.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,881.47x = 133,359.26 × 38,997.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,881.47x = 5,200,665,877.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,200,665,877.93/88,881.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,512.38

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