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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,375.55, 81,993.77 and 38,191.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,375.55, 81,993.77 and 38,191.59 is: 52,740.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,375.55 : 81,993.77 = 38,191.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,375.55/81,993.77 = 38,191.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,375.55x = 81,993.77 × 38,191.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,375.55x = 3,131,472,446.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,472,446.39/59,375.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,740.10

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