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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,226.77, 81,725.06 and 38,034.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,226.77, 81,725.06 and 38,034.74 is: 52,482.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,226.77 : 81,725.06 = 38,034.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,226.77/81,725.06 = 38,034.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,226.77x = 81,725.06 × 38,034.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,226.77x = 3,108,391,408.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,391,408.58/59,226.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,482.88

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