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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,011.92, 81,395.82 and 37,781.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,011.92, 81,395.82 and 37,781.62 is: 52,112.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,011.92 : 81,395.82 = 37,781.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,011.92/81,395.82 = 37,781.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,011.92x = 81,395.82 × 37,781.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,011.92x = 3,075,265,940.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,265,940.83/59,011.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,112.62

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