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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,465.59, 82,105.57 and 38,281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,465.59, 82,105.57 and 38,281.76 is: 52,856.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,465.59 : 82,105.57 = 38,281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,465.59/82,105.57 = 38,281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,465.59x = 82,105.57 × 38,281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,465.59x = 3,143,145,725.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,145,725.40/59,465.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,856.55

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