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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,946.26, 82,720.60 and 38,397.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,946.26, 82,720.60 and 38,397.99 is: 52,985.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,946.26 : 82,720.60 = 38,397.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,946.26/82,720.60 = 38,397.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,946.26x = 82,720.60 × 38,397.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,946.26x = 3,176,304,771.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176,304,771.59/59,946.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,985.87

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