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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,210.95, 81,765.68 and 38,027.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,210.95, 81,765.68 and 38,027.12 is: 52,512.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,210.95 : 81,765.68 = 38,027.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,210.95/81,765.68 = 38,027.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,210.95x = 81,765.68 × 38,027.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,210.95x = 3,109,313,325.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,109,313,325.24/59,210.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,512.47

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