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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,207.84, 81,761.38 and 38,024.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,207.84, 81,761.38 and 38,024.01 is: 52,508.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,207.84 : 81,761.38 = 38,024.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,207.84/81,761.38 = 38,024.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,207.84x = 81,761.38 × 38,024.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,207.84x = 3,108,895,625.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,895,625.79/59,207.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,508.18

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