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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,165.65, 81,602.44 and 37,946.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,165.65, 81,602.44 and 37,946.53 is: 52,336.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,165.65 : 81,602.44 = 37,946.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,165.65/81,602.44 = 37,946.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,165.65x = 81,602.44 × 37,946.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,165.65x = 3,096,529,437.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,529,437.53/59,165.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,336.61

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