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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,106.58, 81,549.36 and 38,956.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,106.58, 81,549.36 and 38,956.24 is: 53,747.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,106.58 : 81,549.36 = 38,956.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,106.58/81,549.36 = 38,956.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,106.58x = 81,549.36 × 38,956.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,106.58x = 3,176,856,440.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176,856,440.01/59,106.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,747.93

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