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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,140.60, 88,710.90 and 37,094.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,140.60, 88,710.90 and 37,094.20 is: 55,641.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,140.60 : 88,710.90 = 37,094.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,140.60/88,710.90 = 37,094.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,140.60x = 88,710.90 × 37,094.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,140.60x = 3,290,659,866.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290,659,866.78/59,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,641.30

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