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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,263.88, 81,745.62 and 38,009.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,263.88, 81,745.62 and 38,009.48 is: 52,428.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,263.88 : 81,745.62 = 38,009.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,263.88/81,745.62 = 38,009.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,263.88x = 81,745.62 × 38,009.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,263.88x = 3,107,108,508.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,107,108,508.48/59,263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,428.37

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