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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,688.22, 82,342.20 and 38,172.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,688.22, 82,342.20 and 38,172.46 is: 52,660.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,688.22 : 82,342.20 = 38,172.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,688.22/82,342.20 = 38,172.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,688.22x = 82,342.20 × 38,172.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,688.22x = 3,143,204,335.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,204,335.81/59,688.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,660.38

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