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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,221.64, 81,717.99 and 38,029.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,221.64, 81,717.99 and 38,029.61 is: 52,475.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,221.64 : 81,717.99 = 38,029.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,221.64/81,717.99 = 38,029.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,221.64x = 81,717.99 × 38,029.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,221.64x = 3,107,703,289.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,107,703,289.68/59,221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,475.81

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