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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,211.83, 81,766.88 and 38,027.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,211.83, 81,766.88 and 38,027.99 is: 52,513.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,211.83 : 81,766.88 = 38,027.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,211.83/81,766.88 = 38,027.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,211.83x = 81,766.88 × 38,027.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,211.83x = 3,109,430,394.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,109,430,394.46/59,211.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,513.67

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