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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,265.92, 81,751.44 and 39,123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,265.92, 81,751.44 and 39,123.20 is: 53,966.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,265.92 : 81,751.44 = 39,123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,265.92/81,751.44 = 39,123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,265.92x = 81,751.44 × 39,123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,265.92x = 3,198,377,937.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,377,937.41/59,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,966.56

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