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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,213.15, 81,768.69 and 38,029.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,213.15, 81,768.69 and 38,029.32 is: 52,515.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,213.15 : 81,768.69 = 38,029.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,213.15/81,768.69 = 38,029.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,213.15x = 81,768.69 × 38,029.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,213.15x = 3,109,607,677.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,109,607,677.99/59,213.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,515.50

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