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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,009.92, 81,393.05 and 37,779.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,009.92, 81,393.05 and 37,779.62 is: 52,109.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,009.92 : 81,393.05 = 37,779.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,009.92/81,393.05 = 37,779.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,009.92x = 81,393.05 × 37,779.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,009.92x = 3,074,998,187.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,998,187.12/59,009.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,109.85

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