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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,339.44, 81,977.43 and 38,969.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,339.44, 81,977.43 and 38,969.83 is: 53,836.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,339.44 : 81,977.43 = 38,969.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,339.44/81,977.43 = 38,969.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,339.44x = 81,977.43 × 38,969.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,339.44x = 3,194,646,510.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,646,510.94/59,339.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,836.82

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