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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,333.58, 81,903.96 and 38,923.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,333.58, 81,903.96 and 38,923.43 is: 53,729.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,333.58 : 81,903.96 = 38,923.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,333.58/81,903.96 = 38,923.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,333.58x = 81,903.96 × 38,923.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,333.58x = 3,187,982,644.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,982,644.26/59,333.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,729.82

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