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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,213.25, 81,750.74 and 38,029.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,213.25, 81,750.74 and 38,029.86 is: 52,504.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,213.25 : 81,750.74 = 38,029.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,213.25/81,750.74 = 38,029.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,213.25x = 81,750.74 × 38,029.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,213.25x = 3,108,969,006.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,969,006.95/59,213.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,504.62

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