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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,271.61, 81,770.01 and 38,858.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,271.61, 81,770.01 and 38,858.57 is: 53,608.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,271.61 : 81,770.01 = 38,858.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,271.61/81,770.01 = 38,858.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,271.61x = 81,770.01 × 38,858.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,271.61x = 3,177,465,657.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177,465,657.49/59,271.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,608.56

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