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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,199.84, 81,681.14 and 38,007.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,199.84, 81,681.14 and 38,007.81 is: 52,441.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,199.84 : 81,681.14 = 38,007.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,199.84/81,681.14 = 38,007.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,199.84x = 81,681.14 × 38,007.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,199.84x = 3,104,521,344.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,521,344.72/59,199.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,441.38

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