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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,104.12, 81,537.96 and 38,935.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,104.12, 81,537.96 and 38,935.12 is: 53,713.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,104.12 : 81,537.96 = 38,935.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,104.12/81,537.96 = 38,935.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,104.12x = 81,537.96 × 38,935.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,104.12x = 3,174,690,257.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174,690,257.16/59,104.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,713.52

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