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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,222.95, 81,782.25 and 38,039.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,222.95, 81,782.25 and 38,039.11 is: 52,529.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,222.95 : 81,782.25 = 38,039.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,222.95/81,782.25 = 38,039.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,222.95x = 81,782.25 × 38,039.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,222.95x = 3,110,924,003.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110,924,003.80/59,222.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,529.03

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