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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,392.10, 81,893.82 and 37,853.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,392.10, 81,893.82 and 37,853.03 is: 52,194.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,392.10 : 81,893.82 = 37,853.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,392.10/81,893.82 = 37,853.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,392.10x = 81,893.82 × 37,853.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,392.10x = 3,099,929,225.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099,929,225.27/59,392.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,194.30

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