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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,858.85, 78,497.34 and 37,771.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,858.85, 78,497.34 and 37,771.35 is: 52,145.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,858.85 : 78,497.34 = 37,771.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,858.85/78,497.34 = 37,771.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,858.85x = 78,497.34 × 37,771.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,858.85x = 2,964,950,503.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,950,503.21/56,858.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,145.80

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