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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,357.10, 89,042.69 and 37,172.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,357.10, 89,042.69 and 37,172.33 is: 55,762.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,357.10 : 89,042.69 = 37,172.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,357.10/89,042.69 = 37,172.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,357.10x = 89,042.69 × 37,172.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,357.10x = 3,309,923,625.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,923,625.69/59,357.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,762.89

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