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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,150.73, 81,628.08 and 37,929.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,150.73, 81,628.08 and 37,929.99 is: 52,343.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,150.73 : 81,628.08 = 37,929.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,150.73/81,628.08 = 37,929.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,150.73x = 81,628.08 × 37,929.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,150.73x = 3,096,152,258.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,152,258.12/59,150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,343.43

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