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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,141.92, 81,615.92 and 37,921.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,141.92, 81,615.92 and 37,921.18 is: 52,331.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,141.92 : 81,615.92 = 37,921.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,141.92/81,615.92 = 37,921.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,141.92x = 81,615.92 × 37,921.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,141.92x = 3,094,971,599.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094,971,599.54/59,141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,331.27

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