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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,879.49, 82,639.86 and 38,090.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,879.49, 82,639.86 and 38,090.88 is: 52,569.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,879.49 : 82,639.86 = 38,090.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,879.49/82,639.86 = 38,090.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,879.49x = 82,639.86 × 38,090.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,879.49x = 3,147,824,990.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147,824,990.48/59,879.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,569.34

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