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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,138.02, 81,557.19 and 37,913.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,138.02, 81,557.19 and 37,913.14 is: 52,285.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,138.02 : 81,557.19 = 37,913.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,138.02/81,557.19 = 37,913.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,138.02x = 81,557.19 × 37,913.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,138.02x = 3,092,089,162.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,089,162.48/59,138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,285.98

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