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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,473.05, 82,029.96 and 38,232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,473.05, 82,029.96 and 38,232.02 is: 52,732.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,473.05 : 82,029.96 = 38,232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,473.05/82,029.96 = 38,232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,473.05x = 82,029.96 × 38,232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,473.05x = 3,136,170,661.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136,170,661.17/59,473.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,732.64

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