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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,644.75, 82,328.91 and 38,192.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,644.75, 82,328.91 and 38,192.25 is: 52,717.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,644.75 : 82,328.91 = 38,192.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,644.75/82,328.91 = 38,192.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,644.75x = 82,328.91 × 38,192.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,644.75x = 3,144,326,246.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,144,326,246.91/59,644.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,717.57

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