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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,147.67, 81,623.97 and 37,927.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,147.67, 81,623.97 and 37,927.02 is: 52,339.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,147.67 : 81,623.97 = 37,927.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,147.67/81,623.97 = 37,927.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,147.67x = 81,623.97 × 37,927.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,147.67x = 3,095,753,942.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095,753,942.67/59,147.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,339.41

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