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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,115.61, 81,668.39 and 38,746.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,115.61, 81,668.39 and 38,746.01 is: 53,527.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,115.61 : 81,668.39 = 38,746.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,115.61/81,668.39 = 38,746.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,115.61x = 81,668.39 × 38,746.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,115.61x = 3,164,323,944.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164,323,944.15/59,115.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,527.72

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