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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,638.14, 82,316.25 and 36,964.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,638.14, 82,316.25 and 36,964.22 is: 51,020.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,638.14 : 82,316.25 = 36,964.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,638.14/82,316.25 = 36,964.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,638.14x = 82,316.25 × 36,964.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,638.14x = 3,042,755,562.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,755,562.99/59,638.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,020.30

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