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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,373.18, 81,895.59 and 38,179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,373.18, 81,895.59 and 38,179.26 is: 52,662.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,373.18 : 81,895.59 = 38,179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,373.18/81,895.59 = 38,179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,373.18x = 81,895.59 × 38,179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,373.18x = 3,126,713,023.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,126,713,023.46/59,373.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,662.04

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