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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,641.12, 82,281.18 and 38,432.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,641.12, 82,281.18 and 38,432.76 is: 53,022.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,641.12 : 82,281.18 = 38,432.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,641.12/82,281.18 = 38,432.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,641.12x = 82,281.18 × 38,432.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,641.12x = 3,162,292,843.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,292,843.46/59,641.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,022.02

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