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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,491.55, 82,055.49 and 38,250.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,491.55, 82,055.49 and 38,250.52 is: 52,758.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,491.55 : 82,055.49 = 38,250.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,491.55/82,055.49 = 38,250.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,491.55x = 82,055.49 × 38,250.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,491.55x = 3,138,665,161.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,665,161.35/59,491.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,758.17

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