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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,220.64, 81,716.61 and 38,028.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,220.64, 81,716.61 and 38,028.61 is: 52,474.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,220.64 : 81,716.61 = 38,028.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,220.64/81,716.61 = 38,028.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,220.64x = 81,716.61 × 38,028.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,220.64x = 3,107,569,092.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,107,569,092.21/59,220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,474.43

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