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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,201.34, 81,683.21 and 38,009.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,201.34, 81,683.21 and 38,009.31 is: 52,443.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,201.34 : 81,683.21 = 38,009.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,201.34/81,683.21 = 38,009.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,201.34x = 81,683.21 × 38,009.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,201.34x = 3,104,722,260.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,722,260.64/59,201.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,443.45

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