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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,112.51, 81,544.89 and 39,993.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,112.51, 81,544.89 and 39,993.13 is: 55,169.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,112.51 : 81,544.89 = 39,993.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,112.51/81,544.89 = 39,993.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,112.51x = 81,544.89 × 39,993.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,112.51x = 3,261,235,386.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,235,386.61/59,112.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,169.97

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