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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,137.17, 81,609.37 and 37,916.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,137.17, 81,609.37 and 37,916.44 is: 52,324.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,137.17 : 81,609.37 = 37,916.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,137.17/81,609.37 = 37,916.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,137.17x = 81,609.37 × 37,916.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,137.17x = 3,094,336,695.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094,336,695.51/59,137.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,324.73

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