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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,464.84, 82,104.53 and 38,281.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,464.84, 82,104.53 and 38,281.01 is: 52,855.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,464.84 : 82,104.53 = 38,281.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,464.84/82,104.53 = 38,281.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,464.84x = 82,104.53 × 38,281.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,464.84x = 3,143,044,333.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,044,333.98/59,464.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,855.51

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