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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,478.91, 82,107.27 and 37,996.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,478.91, 82,107.27 and 37,996.90 is: 52,452.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,478.91 : 82,107.27 = 37,996.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,478.91/82,107.27 = 37,996.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,478.91x = 82,107.27 × 37,996.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,478.91x = 3,119,821,522.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,821,522.19/59,478.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,452.57

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