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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,591.12, 82,212.23 and 38,382.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,591.12, 82,212.23 and 38,382.68 is: 52,952.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,591.12 : 82,212.23 = 38,382.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,591.12/82,212.23 = 38,382.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,591.12x = 82,212.23 × 38,382.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,591.12x = 3,155,526,017.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,526,017.66/59,591.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,952.96

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