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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,068.14, 81,527.72 and 38,928.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,068.14, 81,527.72 and 38,928.60 is: 53,730.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,068.14 : 81,527.72 = 38,928.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,068.14/81,527.72 = 38,928.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,068.14x = 81,527.72 × 38,928.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,068.14x = 3,173,759,806.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,759,806.15/59,068.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,730.49

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