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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,590.62, 82,211.54 and 38,382.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,590.62, 82,211.54 and 38,382.18 is: 52,952.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,590.62 : 82,211.54 = 38,382.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,590.62/82,211.54 = 38,382.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,590.62x = 82,211.54 × 38,382.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,590.62x = 3,155,458,427.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,458,427.84/59,590.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,952.27

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