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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,617.14, 82,276.11 and 36,960.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,617.14, 82,276.11 and 36,960.54 is: 51,008.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,617.14 : 82,276.11 = 36,960.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,617.14/82,276.11 = 36,960.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,617.14x = 82,276.11 × 36,960.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,617.14x = 3,040,969,454.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,969,454.70/59,617.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,008.31

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