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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,209.84, 81,764.14 and 38,026.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,209.84, 81,764.14 and 38,026.01 is: 52,510.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,209.84 : 81,764.14 = 38,026.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,209.84/81,764.14 = 38,026.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,209.84x = 81,764.14 × 38,026.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,209.84x = 3,109,164,005.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,109,164,005.28/59,209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,510.93

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