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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,248.44, 81,753.90 and 38,030.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,248.44, 81,753.90 and 38,030.52 is: 52,476.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,248.44 : 81,753.90 = 38,030.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,248.44/81,753.90 = 38,030.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,248.44x = 81,753.90 × 38,030.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,248.44x = 3,109,143,329.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,109,143,329.03/59,248.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,476.37

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