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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,137.02, 81,555.81 and 37,912.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,137.02, 81,555.81 and 37,912.14 is: 52,284.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,137.02 : 81,555.81 = 37,912.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,137.02/81,555.81 = 37,912.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,137.02x = 81,555.81 × 37,912.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,137.02x = 3,091,955,286.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,955,286.53/59,137.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,284.60

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