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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,206.26, 81,741.08 and 38,022.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,206.26, 81,741.08 and 38,022.86 is: 52,494.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,206.26 : 81,741.08 = 38,022.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,206.26/81,741.08 = 38,022.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,206.26x = 81,741.08 × 38,022.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,206.26x = 3,108,029,641.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,029,641.09/59,206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,494.95

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