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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,465.84, 82,105.91 and 38,282.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,465.84, 82,105.91 and 38,282.01 is: 52,856.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,465.84 : 82,105.91 = 38,282.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,465.84/82,105.91 = 38,282.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,465.84x = 82,105.91 × 38,282.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,465.84x = 3,143,179,267.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,179,267.68/59,465.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,856.89

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