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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,415.63, 82,030.85 and 38,231.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,415.63, 82,030.85 and 38,231.70 is: 52,783.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,415.63 : 82,030.85 = 38,231.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,415.63/82,030.85 = 38,231.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,415.63x = 82,030.85 × 38,231.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,415.63x = 3,136,178,847.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136,178,847.95/59,415.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,783.73

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