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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,551.96, 82,237.02 and 38,367.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,551.96, 82,237.02 and 38,367.96 is: 52,983.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,551.96 : 82,237.02 = 38,367.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,551.96/82,237.02 = 38,367.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,551.96x = 82,237.02 × 38,367.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,551.96x = 3,155,266,693.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,266,693.88/59,551.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,983.42

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