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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,944.68, 82,718.41 and 38,396.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,944.68, 82,718.41 and 38,396.41 is: 52,983.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,944.68 : 82,718.41 = 38,396.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,944.68/82,718.41 = 38,396.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,944.68x = 82,718.41 × 38,396.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,944.68x = 3,176,089,571.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176,089,571.32/59,944.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,983.68

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