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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,222.46, 81,702.36 and 38,798.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,222.46, 81,702.36 and 38,798.70 is: 53,526.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,222.46 : 81,702.36 = 38,798.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,222.46/81,702.36 = 38,798.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,222.46x = 81,702.36 × 38,798.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,222.46x = 3,169,945,354.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,169,945,354.93/59,222.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,526.07

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