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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,216.58, 81,773.46 and 38,032.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,216.58, 81,773.46 and 38,032.76 is: 52,520.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,216.58 : 81,773.46 = 38,032.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,216.58/81,773.46 = 38,032.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,216.58x = 81,773.46 × 38,032.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,216.58x = 3,110,070,378.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110,070,378.55/59,216.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,520.26

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