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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,654.25, 82,255.23 and 38,115.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,654.25, 82,255.23 and 38,115.54 is: 52,556.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,654.25 : 82,255.23 = 38,115.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,654.25/82,255.23 = 38,115.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,654.25x = 82,255.23 × 38,115.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,654.25x = 3,135,202,509.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,202,509.27/59,654.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,556.23

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