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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,371.26, 81,933.03 and 37,028.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,371.26, 81,933.03 and 37,028.22 is: 51,099.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,371.26 : 81,933.03 = 37,028.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,371.26/81,933.03 = 37,028.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,371.26x = 81,933.03 × 37,028.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,371.26x = 3,033,834,260.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,834,260.11/59,371.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,099.37

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