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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,694.62, 82,363.59 and 38,448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,694.62, 82,363.59 and 38,448.32 is: 53,049.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,694.62 : 82,363.59 = 38,448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,694.62/82,363.59 = 38,448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,694.62x = 82,363.59 × 38,448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,694.62x = 3,166,741,252.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,741,252.85/59,694.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,049.03

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