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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,966.79, 82,733.52 and 38,454.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,966.79, 82,733.52 and 38,454.86 is: 53,054.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,966.79 : 82,733.52 = 38,454.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,966.79/82,733.52 = 38,454.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,966.79x = 82,733.52 × 38,454.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,966.79x = 3,181,505,515.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,181,505,515.24/59,966.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,054.46

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