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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,806.73, 82,441.91 and 38,558.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,806.73, 82,441.91 and 38,558.81 is: 53,152.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,806.73 : 82,441.91 = 38,558.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,806.73/82,441.91 = 38,558.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,806.73x = 82,441.91 × 38,558.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,806.73x = 3,178,861,627.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,861,627.91/59,806.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,152.24

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