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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,227.77, 81,726.42 and 38,035.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,227.77, 81,726.42 and 38,035.74 is: 52,484.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,227.77 : 81,726.42 = 38,035.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,227.77/81,726.42 = 38,035.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,227.77x = 81,726.42 × 38,035.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,227.77x = 3,108,524,862.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,524,862.25/59,227.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,484.25

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