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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,364.36, 81,900.45 and 38,957.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,364.36, 81,900.45 and 38,957.76 is: 53,747.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,364.36 : 81,900.45 = 38,957.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,364.36/81,900.45 = 38,957.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,364.36x = 81,900.45 × 38,957.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,364.36x = 3,190,658,074.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,190,658,074.99/59,364.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,747.03

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