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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,214.14, 81,707.64 and 38,022.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,214.14, 81,707.64 and 38,022.11 is: 52,465.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,214.14 : 81,707.64 = 38,022.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,214.14/81,707.64 = 38,022.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,214.14x = 81,707.64 × 38,022.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,214.14x = 3,106,696,875.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,106,696,875.92/59,214.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,465.46

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