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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,365.24, 81,979.62 and 38,181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,365.24, 81,979.62 and 38,181.40 is: 52,726.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,365.24 : 81,979.62 = 38,181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,365.24/81,979.62 = 38,181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,365.24x = 81,979.62 × 38,181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,365.24x = 3,130,096,663.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130,096,663.07/59,365.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,726.08

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