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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,254.12, 81,825.56 and 38,070.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,254.12, 81,825.56 and 38,070.60 is: 52,572.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,254.12 : 81,825.56 = 38,070.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,254.12/81,825.56 = 38,070.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,254.12x = 81,825.56 × 38,070.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,254.12x = 3,115,148,164.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,115,148,164.54/59,254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,572.68

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