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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,222.64, 81,719.37 and 38,030.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,222.64, 81,719.37 and 38,030.61 is: 52,477.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,222.64 : 81,719.37 = 38,030.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,222.64/81,719.37 = 38,030.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,222.64x = 81,719.37 × 38,030.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,222.64x = 3,107,837,489.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,107,837,489.92/59,222.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,477.19

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