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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,147.19, 81,603.54 and 39,014.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,147.19, 81,603.54 and 39,014.01 is: 53,826.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,147.19 : 81,603.54 = 39,014.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,147.19/81,603.54 = 39,014.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,147.19x = 81,603.54 × 39,014.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,147.19x = 3,183,681,325.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183,681,325.60/59,147.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,826.42

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