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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,274.08, 81,865.69 and 39,859.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,274.08, 81,865.69 and 39,859.29 is: 55,051.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,274.08 : 81,865.69 = 39,859.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,274.08/81,865.69 = 39,859.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,274.08x = 81,865.69 × 39,859.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,274.08x = 3,263,108,179.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,263,108,179.11/59,274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,051.18

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