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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,206.75, 81,741.77 and 38,023.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,206.75, 81,741.77 and 38,023.36 is: 52,495.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,206.75 : 81,741.77 = 38,023.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,206.75/81,741.77 = 38,023.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,206.75x = 81,741.77 × 38,023.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,206.75x = 3,108,096,747.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,096,747.75/59,206.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,495.65

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