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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,261.97, 81,749.25 and 38,044.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,261.97, 81,749.25 and 38,044.44 is: 52,480.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,261.97 : 81,749.25 = 38,044.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,261.97/81,749.25 = 38,044.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,261.97x = 81,749.25 × 38,044.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,261.97x = 3,110,104,436.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110,104,436.67/59,261.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,480.61

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