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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,792.22, 82,482.39 and 38,537.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,792.22, 82,482.39 and 38,537.82 is: 53,162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,792.22 : 82,482.39 = 38,537.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,792.22/82,482.39 = 38,537.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,792.22x = 82,482.39 × 38,537.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,792.22x = 3,178,691,498.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,691,498.99/59,792.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,162.29

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