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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,159.97, 81,669.47 and 37,975.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,159.97, 81,669.47 and 37,975.23 is: 52,424.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,159.97 : 81,669.47 = 37,975.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,159.97/81,669.47 = 37,975.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,159.97x = 81,669.47 × 37,975.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,159.97x = 3,101,416,717.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,101,416,717.35/59,159.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,424.24

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