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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,349.27, 81,957.51 and 38,165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,349.27, 81,957.51 and 38,165.34 is: 52,703.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,349.27 : 81,957.51 = 38,165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,349.27/81,957.51 = 38,165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,349.27x = 81,957.51 × 38,165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,349.27x = 3,127,936,234.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127,936,234.70/59,349.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,703.87

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