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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,718.28, 82,322.88 and 38,205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,718.28, 82,322.88 and 38,205.70 is: 52,667.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,718.28 : 82,322.88 = 38,205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,718.28/82,322.88 = 38,205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,718.28x = 82,322.88 × 38,205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,718.28x = 3,145,203,256.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,145,203,256.42/59,718.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,667.35

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