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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,148.19, 81,604.92 and 39,015.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,148.19, 81,604.92 and 39,015.01 is: 53,827.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,148.19 : 81,604.92 = 39,015.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,148.19/81,604.92 = 39,015.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,148.19x = 81,604.92 × 39,015.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,148.19x = 3,183,816,769.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183,816,769.85/59,148.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,827.80

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