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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,221.95, 81,780.87 and 38,038.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,221.95, 81,780.87 and 38,038.11 is: 52,527.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,221.95 : 81,780.87 = 38,038.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,221.95/81,780.87 = 38,038.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,221.95x = 81,780.87 × 38,038.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,221.95x = 3,110,789,728.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110,789,728.96/59,221.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,527.65

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