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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,225.27, 81,722.97 and 38,033.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,225.27, 81,722.97 and 38,033.24 is: 52,480.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,225.27 : 81,722.97 = 38,033.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,225.27/81,722.97 = 38,033.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,225.27x = 81,722.97 × 38,033.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,225.27x = 3,108,188,922.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,188,922.91/59,225.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,480.79

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