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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,466.60, 82,106.94 and 38,282.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,466.60, 82,106.94 and 38,282.76 is: 52,857.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,466.60 : 82,106.94 = 38,282.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,466.60/82,106.94 = 38,282.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,466.60x = 82,106.94 × 38,282.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,466.60x = 3,143,280,278.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,280,278.35/59,466.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,857.91

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