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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,637.19, 82,295.92 and 36,675.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,637.19, 82,295.92 and 36,675.74 is: 50,610.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,637.19 : 82,295.92 = 36,675.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,637.19/82,295.92 = 36,675.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,637.19x = 82,295.92 × 36,675.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,637.19x = 3,018,263,764.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,018,263,764.98/59,637.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,610.43

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