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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,122.59, 81,602.82 and 38,983.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,122.59, 81,602.82 and 38,983.02 is: 53,805.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,122.59 : 81,602.82 = 38,983.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,122.59/81,602.82 = 38,983.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,122.59x = 81,602.82 × 38,983.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,122.59x = 3,181,124,364.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,181,124,364.12/59,122.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,805.57

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