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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,546.34, 82,202.04 and 38,361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,546.34, 82,202.04 and 38,361.60 is: 52,957.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,546.34 : 82,202.04 = 38,361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,546.34/82,202.04 = 38,361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,546.34x = 82,202.04 × 38,361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,546.34x = 3,153,401,777.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153,401,777.66/59,546.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,957.10

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