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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,069.64, 81,529.79 and 38,930.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,069.64, 81,529.79 and 38,930.10 is: 53,732.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,069.64 : 81,529.79 = 38,930.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,069.64/81,529.79 = 38,930.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,069.64x = 81,529.79 × 38,930.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,069.64x = 3,173,962,683.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,962,683.03/59,069.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,732.56

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