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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,365.60, 89,048.40 and 37,247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,365.60, 89,048.40 and 37,247.20 is: 55,870.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,365.60 : 89,048.40 = 37,247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,365.60/89,048.40 = 37,247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,365.60x = 89,048.40 × 37,247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,365.60x = 3,316,803,564.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,803,564.48/59,365.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,870.80

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