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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,325.78, 81,896.26 and 37,844.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,325.78, 81,896.26 and 37,844.48 is: 52,242.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,325.78 : 81,896.26 = 37,844.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,325.78/81,896.26 = 37,844.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,325.78x = 81,896.26 × 37,844.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,325.78x = 3,099,321,373.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099,321,373.64/59,325.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,242.40

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