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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,876.48, 82,635.73 and 38,087.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,876.48, 82,635.73 and 38,087.89 is: 52,565.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,876.48 : 82,635.73 = 38,087.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,876.48/82,635.73 = 38,087.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,876.48x = 82,635.73 × 38,087.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,876.48x = 3,147,420,292.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147,420,292.50/59,876.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,565.22

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