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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,719.28, 82,324.26 and 38,206.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,719.28, 82,324.26 and 38,206.70 is: 52,668.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,719.28 : 82,324.26 = 38,206.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,719.28/82,324.26 = 38,206.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,719.28x = 82,324.26 × 38,206.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,719.28x = 3,145,338,304.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,145,338,304.54/59,719.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,668.72

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