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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,117.12, 81,555.88 and 38,948.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,117.12, 81,555.88 and 38,948.12 is: 53,731.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,117.12 : 81,555.88 = 38,948.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,117.12/81,555.88 = 38,948.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,117.12x = 81,555.88 × 38,948.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,117.12x = 3,176,448,200.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176,448,200.95/59,117.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,731.44

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