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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,349.77, 81,958.20 and 38,165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,349.77, 81,958.20 and 38,165.84 is: 52,704.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,349.77 : 81,958.20 = 38,165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,349.77/81,958.20 = 38,165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,349.77x = 81,958.20 × 38,165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,349.77x = 3,128,003,547.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,128,003,547.89/59,349.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,704.56

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