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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,570.36, 82,225.55 and 38,349.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,570.36, 82,225.55 and 38,349.63 is: 52,934.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,570.36 : 82,225.55 = 38,349.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,570.36/82,225.55 = 38,349.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,570.36x = 82,225.55 × 38,349.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,570.36x = 3,153,318,959.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153,318,959.98/59,570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,934.36

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