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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,265.20, 88,897.80 and 37,103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,265.20, 88,897.80 and 37,103.60 is: 55,655.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,265.20 : 88,897.80 = 37,103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,265.20/88,897.80 = 37,103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,265.20x = 88,897.80 × 37,103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,265.20x = 3,298,428,412.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,428,412.08/59,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,655.40

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