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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,055.88, 81,476.67 and 37,846.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,055.88, 81,476.67 and 37,846.84 is: 52,215.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,055.88 : 81,476.67 = 37,846.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,055.88/81,476.67 = 37,846.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,055.88x = 81,476.67 × 37,846.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,055.88x = 3,083,634,493.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,634,493.22/59,055.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,215.54

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