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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,102.62, 81,535.89 and 38,933.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,102.62, 81,535.89 and 38,933.62 is: 53,711.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,102.62 : 81,535.89 = 38,933.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,102.62/81,535.89 = 38,933.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,102.62x = 81,535.89 × 38,933.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,102.62x = 3,174,487,357.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174,487,357.62/59,102.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,711.45

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