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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,225.77, 81,723.68 and 38,033.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,225.77, 81,723.68 and 38,033.74 is: 52,481.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,225.77 : 81,723.68 = 38,033.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,225.77/81,723.68 = 38,033.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,225.77x = 81,723.68 × 38,033.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,225.77x = 3,108,256,788.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,256,788.34/59,225.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,481.50

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