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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,225.46, 81,706.50 and 38,801.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,225.46, 81,706.50 and 38,801.70 is: 53,530.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,225.46 : 81,706.50 = 38,801.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,225.46/81,706.50 = 38,801.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,225.46x = 81,706.50 × 38,801.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,225.46x = 3,170,351,101.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,351,101.05/59,225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,530.21

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