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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,486.94, 82,090.53 and 38,266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,486.94, 82,090.53 and 38,266.16 is: 52,806.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,486.94 : 82,090.53 = 38,266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,486.94/82,090.53 = 38,266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,486.94x = 82,090.53 × 38,266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,486.94x = 3,141,288,945.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,141,288,945.01/59,486.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,806.36

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