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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,794.43, 82,427.73 and 38,281.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,794.43, 82,427.73 and 38,281.10 is: 52,771.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,794.43 : 82,427.73 = 38,281.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,794.43/82,427.73 = 38,281.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,794.43x = 82,427.73 × 38,281.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,794.43x = 3,155,424,174.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,424,174.90/59,794.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,771.21

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