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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,605.04, 82,262.82 and 38,445.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,605.04, 82,262.82 and 38,445.81 is: 53,060.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,605.04 : 82,262.82 = 38,445.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,605.04/82,262.82 = 38,445.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,605.04x = 82,262.82 × 38,445.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,605.04x = 3,162,660,747.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,660,747.78/59,605.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,060.30

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