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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,691.58, 82,350.51 and 38,176.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,691.58, 82,350.51 and 38,176.37 is: 52,668.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,691.58 : 82,350.51 = 38,176.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,691.58/82,350.51 = 38,176.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,691.58x = 82,350.51 × 38,176.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,691.58x = 3,143,843,524.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,843,524.96/59,691.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,668.12

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