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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,427.64, 82,047.42 and 38,243.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,427.64, 82,047.42 and 38,243.71 is: 52,800.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,427.64 : 82,047.42 = 38,243.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,427.64/82,047.42 = 38,243.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,427.64x = 82,047.42 × 38,243.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,427.64x = 3,137,797,736.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,797,736.73/59,427.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,800.31

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