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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,652.75, 82,253.16 and 38,114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,652.75, 82,253.16 and 38,114.04 is: 52,554.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,652.75 : 82,253.16 = 38,114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,652.75/82,253.16 = 38,114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,652.75x = 82,253.16 × 38,114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,652.75x = 3,135,000,230.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,000,230.37/59,652.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,554.16

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