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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,463.59, 82,102.80 and 38,279.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,463.59, 82,102.80 and 38,279.76 is: 52,853.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,463.59 : 82,102.80 = 38,279.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,463.59/82,102.80 = 38,279.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,463.59x = 82,102.80 × 38,279.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,463.59x = 3,142,875,479.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142,875,479.33/59,463.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,853.78

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