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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,335.83, 81,907.07 and 38,925.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,335.83, 81,907.07 and 38,925.65 is: 53,732.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,335.83 : 81,907.07 = 38,925.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,335.83/81,907.07 = 38,925.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,335.83x = 81,907.07 × 38,925.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,335.83x = 3,188,285,949.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,285,949.48/59,335.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,732.90

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