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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,274.36, 81,667.34 and 39,095.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,274.36, 81,667.34 and 39,095.64 is: 53,865.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,274.36 : 81,667.34 = 39,095.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,274.36/81,667.34 = 39,095.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,274.36x = 81,667.34 × 39,095.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,274.36x = 3,192,836,924.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,836,924.40/59,274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,865.40

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