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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,466.84, 82,107.29 and 38,283.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,466.84, 82,107.29 and 38,283.01 is: 52,858.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,466.84 : 82,107.29 = 38,283.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,466.84/82,107.29 = 38,283.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,466.84x = 82,107.29 × 38,283.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,466.84x = 3,143,314,204.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,314,204.14/59,466.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,858.27

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