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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,622.68, 82,287.07 and 38,463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,622.68, 82,287.07 and 38,463.50 is: 53,084.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,622.68 : 82,287.07 = 38,463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,622.68/82,287.07 = 38,463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,622.68x = 82,287.07 × 38,463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,622.68x = 3,165,048,209.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165,048,209.35/59,622.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,084.64

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