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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,640.55, 82,311.74 and 38,481.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,640.55, 82,311.74 and 38,481.37 is: 53,109.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,640.55 : 82,311.74 = 38,481.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,640.55/82,311.74 = 38,481.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,640.55x = 82,311.74 × 38,481.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,640.55x = 3,167,468,522.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,468,522.28/59,640.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,109.31

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