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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,229.26, 81,728.50 and 38,037.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,229.26, 81,728.50 and 38,037.24 is: 52,486.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,229.26 : 81,728.50 = 38,037.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,229.26/81,728.50 = 38,037.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,229.26x = 81,728.50 × 38,037.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,229.26x = 3,108,726,569.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,726,569.34/59,229.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,486.33

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