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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,228.26, 81,727.12 and 38,036.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,228.26, 81,727.12 and 38,036.24 is: 52,484.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,228.26 : 81,727.12 = 38,036.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,228.26/81,727.12 = 38,036.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,228.26x = 81,727.12 × 38,036.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,228.26x = 3,108,592,350.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,592,350.83/59,228.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,484.95

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