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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,425.91, 89,078.87 and 37,254.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,425.91, 89,078.87 and 37,254.86 is: 55,844.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,425.91 : 89,078.87 = 37,254.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,425.91/89,078.87 = 37,254.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,425.91x = 89,078.87 × 37,254.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,425.91x = 3,318,620,830.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,620,830.81/59,425.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,844.68

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