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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,109.59, 81,559.28 and 37,607.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,109.59, 81,559.28 and 37,607.87 is: 51,891.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,109.59 : 81,559.28 = 37,607.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,109.59/81,559.28 = 37,607.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,109.59x = 81,559.28 × 37,607.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,109.59x = 3,067,270,485.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,067,270,485.76/59,109.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,891.25

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