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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,640.13, 82,279.77 and 38,431.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,640.13, 82,279.77 and 38,431.75 is: 53,020.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,640.13 : 82,279.77 = 38,431.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,640.13/82,279.77 = 38,431.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,640.13x = 82,279.77 × 38,431.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,640.13x = 3,162,155,550.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,155,550.70/59,640.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,020.60

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