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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,486.48, 82,074.70 and 38,278.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,486.48, 82,074.70 and 38,278.05 is: 52,813.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,486.48 : 82,074.70 = 38,278.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,486.48/82,074.70 = 38,278.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,486.48x = 82,074.70 × 38,278.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,486.48x = 3,141,659,210.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,141,659,210.40/59,486.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,813.00

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