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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,126.78, 81,594.93 and 37,906.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,126.78, 81,594.93 and 37,906.04 is: 52,310.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,126.78 : 81,594.93 = 37,906.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,126.78/81,594.93 = 37,906.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,126.78x = 81,594.93 × 37,906.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,126.78x = 3,092,940,680.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,940,680.38/59,126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,310.32

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