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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,364, 81,899.60 and 39,230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,364, 81,899.60 and 39,230.56 is: 54,123.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,364 : 81,899.60 = 39,230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,364/81,899.60 = 39,230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,364x = 81,899.60 × 39,230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,364x = 3,212,967,171.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212,967,171.78/59,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,123.16

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