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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,945.26, 82,719.22 and 38,396.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,945.26, 82,719.22 and 38,396.99 is: 52,984.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,945.26 : 82,719.22 = 38,396.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,945.26/82,719.22 = 38,396.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,945.26x = 82,719.22 × 38,396.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,945.26x = 3,176,169,063.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176,169,063.15/59,945.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,984.49

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