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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,268.88, 81,752.52 and 38,014.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,268.88, 81,752.52 and 38,014.48 is: 52,435.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,268.88 : 81,752.52 = 38,014.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,268.88/81,752.52 = 38,014.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,268.88x = 81,752.52 × 38,014.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,268.88x = 3,107,779,536.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,107,779,536.49/59,268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,435.27

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