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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,338.46, 81,910.70 and 38,928.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,338.46, 81,910.70 and 38,928.29 is: 53,736.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,338.46 : 81,910.70 = 38,928.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,338.46/81,910.70 = 38,928.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,338.46x = 81,910.70 × 38,928.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,338.46x = 3,188,642,879.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,642,879.51/59,338.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,736.53

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