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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,358.24, 81,969.96 and 38,174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,358.24, 81,969.96 and 38,174.40 is: 52,716.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,358.24 : 81,969.96 = 38,174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,358.24/81,969.96 = 38,174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,358.24x = 81,969.96 × 38,174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,358.24x = 3,129,154,041.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129,154,041.02/59,358.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,716.42

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