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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,163.68, 81,624.96 and 37,954.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,163.68, 81,624.96 and 37,954.40 is: 52,363.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,163.68 : 81,624.96 = 37,954.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,163.68/81,624.96 = 37,954.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,163.68x = 81,624.96 × 37,954.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,163.68x = 3,098,026,381.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098,026,381.82/59,163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,363.65

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