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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,775.61, 82,512.71 and 39,639.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,775.61, 82,512.71 and 39,639.24 is: 54,716.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,775.61 : 82,512.71 = 39,639.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,775.61/82,512.71 = 39,639.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,775.61x = 82,512.71 × 39,639.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,775.61x = 3,270,741,114.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,270,741,114.74/59,775.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,716.98

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