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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,564.97, 82,218.11 and 38,344.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,564.97, 82,218.11 and 38,344.22 is: 52,926.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,564.97 : 82,218.11 = 38,344.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,564.97/82,218.11 = 38,344.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,564.97x = 82,218.11 × 38,344.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,564.97x = 3,152,589,003.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,589,003.33/59,564.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,926.90

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