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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,109.62, 81,571.28 and 37,888.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,109.62, 81,571.28 and 37,888.93 is: 52,286.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,109.62 : 81,571.28 = 37,888.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,109.62/81,571.28 = 37,888.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,109.62x = 81,571.28 × 37,888.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,109.62x = 3,090,648,430.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,648,430.45/59,109.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,286.73

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