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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,394.65, 81,898.92 and 37,850.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,394.65, 81,898.92 and 37,850.25 is: 52,191.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,394.65 : 81,898.92 = 37,850.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,394.65/81,898.92 = 37,850.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,394.65x = 81,898.92 × 37,850.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,394.65x = 3,099,894,596.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099,894,596.73/59,394.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,191.48

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