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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,377.18, 81,901.10 and 38,183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,377.18, 81,901.10 and 38,183.26 is: 52,667.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,377.18 : 81,901.10 = 38,183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,377.18/81,901.10 = 38,183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,377.18x = 81,901.10 × 38,183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,377.18x = 3,127,250,995.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127,250,995.59/59,377.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,667.56

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