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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,424.52, 89,076.71 and 37,253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,424.52, 89,076.71 and 37,253.44 is: 55,842.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,424.52 : 89,076.71 = 37,253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,424.52/89,076.71 = 37,253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,424.52x = 89,076.71 × 37,253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,424.52x = 3,318,413,871.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,413,871.38/59,424.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,842.50

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