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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,437.26, 82,042.47 and 39,307.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,437.26, 82,042.47 and 39,307.14 is: 54,256.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,437.26 : 82,042.47 = 39,307.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,437.26/82,042.47 = 39,307.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,437.26x = 82,042.47 × 39,307.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,437.26x = 3,224,854,854.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,854,854.24/59,437.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,256.45

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