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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,512.56, 82,133.76 and 38,021.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,512.56, 82,133.76 and 38,021.94 is: 52,474.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,512.56 : 82,133.76 = 38,021.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,512.56/82,133.76 = 38,021.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,512.56x = 82,133.76 × 38,021.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,512.56x = 3,122,884,894.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122,884,894.69/59,512.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,474.38

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