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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,945.01, 82,718.88 and 38,396.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,945.01, 82,718.88 and 38,396.75 is: 52,984.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,945.01 : 82,718.88 = 38,396.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,945.01/82,718.88 = 38,396.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,945.01x = 82,718.88 × 38,396.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,945.01x = 3,176,135,550.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176,135,550.06/59,945.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,984.15

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