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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,263.98, 81,752 and 38,046.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,263.98, 81,752 and 38,046.44 is: 52,483.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,263.98 : 81,752 = 38,046.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,263.98/81,752 = 38,046.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,263.98x = 81,752 × 38,046.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,263.98x = 3,110,372,562.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110,372,562.88/59,263.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,483.36

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