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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,732.94, 82,439.08 and 38,573.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,732.94, 82,439.08 and 38,573.72 is: 53,236.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,732.94 : 82,439.08 = 38,573.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,732.94/82,439.08 = 38,573.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,732.94x = 82,439.08 × 38,573.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,732.94x = 3,179,981,988.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179,981,988.98/59,732.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,236.66

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