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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,905.38, 82,696.58 and 38,110.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,905.38, 82,696.58 and 38,110.62 is: 52,609.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,905.38 : 82,696.58 = 38,110.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,905.38/82,696.58 = 38,110.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,905.38x = 82,696.58 × 38,110.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,905.38x = 3,151,617,426.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,151,617,426.92/59,905.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,609.92

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