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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,207.26, 81,742.46 and 38,023.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,207.26, 81,742.46 and 38,023.86 is: 52,496.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,207.26 : 81,742.46 = 38,023.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,207.26/81,742.46 = 38,023.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,207.26x = 81,742.46 × 38,023.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,207.26x = 3,108,163,855.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,163,855.10/59,207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,496.33

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