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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,543.42, 82,153.08 and 38,334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,543.42, 82,153.08 and 38,334.96 is: 52,891.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,543.42 : 82,153.08 = 38,334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,543.42/82,153.08 = 38,334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,543.42x = 82,153.08 × 38,334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,543.42x = 3,149,335,035.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149,335,035.68/59,543.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,891.41

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