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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,464.59, 82,104.19 and 38,280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,464.59, 82,104.19 and 38,280.76 is: 52,855.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,464.59 : 82,104.19 = 38,280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,464.59/82,104.19 = 38,280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,464.59x = 82,104.19 × 38,280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,464.59x = 3,143,010,792.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,010,792.38/59,464.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,855.17

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