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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,347.17, 81,905.64 and 37,837.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,347.17, 81,905.64 and 37,837.71 is: 52,220.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,347.17 : 81,905.64 = 37,837.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,347.17/81,905.64 = 37,837.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,347.17x = 81,905.64 × 37,837.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,347.17x = 3,099,121,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099,121,853.68/59,347.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,220.21

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