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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,317.07, 81,946.46 and 38,947.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,317.07, 81,946.46 and 38,947.46 is: 53,805.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,317.07 : 81,946.46 = 38,947.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,317.07/81,946.46 = 38,947.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,317.07x = 81,946.46 × 38,947.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,317.07x = 3,191,606,160.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,191,606,160.63/59,317.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,805.87

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