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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,226.27, 81,724.37 and 38,034.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,226.27, 81,724.37 and 38,034.24 is: 52,482.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,226.27 : 81,724.37 = 38,034.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,226.27/81,724.37 = 38,034.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,226.27x = 81,724.37 × 38,034.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,226.27x = 3,108,323,893.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,323,893.81/59,226.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,482.19

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