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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,375.18, 81,898.35 and 38,181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,375.18, 81,898.35 and 38,181.26 is: 52,664.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,375.18 : 81,898.35 = 38,181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,375.18/81,898.35 = 38,181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,375.18x = 81,898.35 × 38,181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,375.18x = 3,126,982,194.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,126,982,194.92/59,375.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,664.80

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