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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,212.62, 88,731.18 and 36,970.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,212.62, 88,731.18 and 36,970.56 is: 55,401.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,212.62 : 88,731.18 = 36,970.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,212.62/88,731.18 = 36,970.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,212.62x = 88,731.18 × 36,970.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,212.62x = 3,280,441,414.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280,441,414.06/59,212.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,401.05

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