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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,212.95, 81,768.45 and 38,029.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,212.95, 81,768.45 and 38,029.11 is: 52,515.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,212.95 : 81,768.45 = 38,029.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,212.95/81,768.45 = 38,029.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,212.95x = 81,768.45 × 38,029.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,212.95x = 3,109,581,379.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,109,581,379.58/59,212.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,515.22

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