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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,153.73, 81,601.77 and 39,003.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,153.73, 81,601.77 and 39,003.26 is: 53,804.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,153.73 : 81,601.77 = 39,003.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,153.73/81,601.77 = 39,003.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,153.73x = 81,601.77 × 39,003.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,153.73x = 3,182,734,856.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182,734,856.75/59,153.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,804.47

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