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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,602.59, 82,230.90 and 38,104.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,602.59, 82,230.90 and 38,104.92 is: 52,571.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,602.59 : 82,230.90 = 38,104.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,602.59/82,230.90 = 38,104.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,602.59x = 82,230.90 × 38,104.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,602.59x = 3,133,401,675.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,401,675.50/59,602.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,571.57

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