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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,146.94, 81,603.24 and 39,013.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,146.94, 81,603.24 and 39,013.85 is: 53,826.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,146.94 : 81,603.24 = 39,013.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,146.94/81,603.24 = 39,013.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,146.94x = 81,603.24 × 39,013.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,146.94x = 3,183,656,564.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183,656,564.87/59,146.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,826.23

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