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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,101.62, 81,534.51 and 38,932.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,101.62, 81,534.51 and 38,932.62 is: 53,710.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,101.62 : 81,534.51 = 38,932.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,101.62/81,534.51 = 38,932.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,101.62x = 81,534.51 × 38,932.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,101.62x = 3,174,352,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174,352,094.72/59,101.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,710.07

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