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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,245.44, 81,749.76 and 38,027.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,245.44, 81,749.76 and 38,027.52 is: 52,472.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,245.44 : 81,749.76 = 38,027.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,245.44/81,749.76 = 38,027.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,245.44x = 81,749.76 × 38,027.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,245.44x = 3,108,740,633.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,740,633.40/59,245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,472.23

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