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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,487.30, 82,049.63 and 38,246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,487.30, 82,049.63 and 38,246.27 is: 52,752.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,487.30 : 82,049.63 = 38,246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,487.30/82,049.63 = 38,246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,487.30x = 82,049.63 × 38,246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,487.30x = 3,138,091,700.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,091,700.90/59,487.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,752.30

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