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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,546.96, 82,230.12 and 38,362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,546.96, 82,230.12 and 38,362.96 is: 52,976.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,546.96 : 82,230.12 = 38,362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,546.96/82,230.12 = 38,362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,546.96x = 82,230.12 × 38,362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,546.96x = 3,154,590,804.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,590,804.36/59,546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,976.52

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