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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,316.82, 81,946.10 and 38,947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,316.82, 81,946.10 and 38,947.20 is: 53,805.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,316.82 : 81,946.10 = 38,947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,316.82/81,946.10 = 38,947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,316.82x = 81,946.10 × 38,947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,316.82x = 3,191,571,145.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,191,571,145.92/59,316.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,805.50

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