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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,282.92, 81,835.62 and 36,937.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,282.92, 81,835.62 and 36,937.96 is: 50,990.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,282.92 : 81,835.62 = 36,937.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,282.92/81,835.62 = 36,937.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,282.92x = 81,835.62 × 36,937.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,282.92x = 3,022,840,858.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,022,840,858.14/59,282.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,990.08

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