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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,150.28, 81,609.70 and 37,892.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,150.28, 81,609.70 and 37,892.52 is: 52,280.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,150.28 : 81,609.70 = 37,892.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,150.28/81,609.70 = 37,892.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,150.28x = 81,609.70 × 37,892.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,150.28x = 3,092,397,189.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,397,189.44/59,150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,280.35

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