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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,336.96, 81,908.62 and 38,926.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,336.96, 81,908.62 and 38,926.78 is: 53,734.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,336.96 : 81,908.62 = 38,926.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,336.96/81,908.62 = 38,926.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,336.96x = 81,908.62 × 38,926.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,336.96x = 3,188,438,528.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,438,528.76/59,336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,734.45

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