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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,465.09, 82,104.88 and 38,281.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,465.09, 82,104.88 and 38,281.26 is: 52,855.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,465.09 : 82,104.88 = 38,281.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,465.09/82,104.88 = 38,281.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,465.09x = 82,104.88 × 38,281.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,465.09x = 3,143,078,162.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,078,162.85/59,465.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,855.85

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