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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,607.26, 82,294.08 and 39,481.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,607.26, 82,294.08 and 39,481.40 is: 54,508.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,607.26 : 82,294.08 = 39,481.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,607.26/82,294.08 = 39,481.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,607.26x = 82,294.08 × 39,481.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,607.26x = 3,249,085,490.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,085,490.11/59,607.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,508.22

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