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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,590.92, 82,168.08 and 38,052.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,590.92, 82,168.08 and 38,052.35 is: 52,469.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,590.92 : 82,168.08 = 38,052.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,590.92/82,168.08 = 38,052.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,590.92x = 82,168.08 × 38,052.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,590.92x = 3,126,688,538.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,126,688,538.99/59,590.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,469.21

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