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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,537.16, 89,326.08 and 37,323.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,537.16, 89,326.08 and 37,323.72 is: 55,998.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,537.16 : 89,326.08 = 37,323.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,537.16/89,326.08 = 37,323.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,537.16x = 89,326.08 × 37,323.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,537.16x = 3,333,981,598.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,981,598.62/59,537.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,998.33

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