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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,335.07, 81,971.33 and 38,965.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,335.07, 81,971.33 and 38,965.46 is: 53,830.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,335.07 : 81,971.33 = 38,965.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,335.07/81,971.33 = 38,965.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,335.07x = 81,971.33 × 38,965.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,335.07x = 3,194,049,975.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,049,975.58/59,335.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,830.73

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