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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,275.36, 81,668.72 and 39,096.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,275.36, 81,668.72 and 39,096.64 is: 53,866.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,275.36 : 81,668.72 = 39,096.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,275.36/81,668.72 = 39,096.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,275.36x = 81,668.72 × 39,096.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,275.36x = 3,192,972,545.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,972,545.10/59,275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,866.78

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