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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,614.52, 82,240.98 and 36,947.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,614.52, 82,240.98 and 36,947.48 is: 50,970.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,614.52 : 82,240.98 = 36,947.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,614.52/82,240.98 = 36,947.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,614.52x = 82,240.98 × 36,947.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,614.52x = 3,038,596,963.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,038,596,963.73/59,614.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,970.75

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