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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,515.56, 82,105.45 and 38,011.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,515.56, 82,105.45 and 38,011.88 is: 52,439.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,515.56 : 82,105.45 = 38,011.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,515.56/82,105.45 = 38,011.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,515.56x = 82,105.45 × 38,011.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,515.56x = 3,120,982,622.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,120,982,622.98/59,515.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,439.78

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