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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,639.02, 82,255.18 and 36,965.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,639.02, 82,255.18 and 36,965.18 is: 50,983.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,639.02 : 82,255.18 = 36,965.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,639.02/82,255.18 = 36,965.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,639.02x = 82,255.18 × 36,965.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,639.02x = 3,040,577,757.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,577,757.44/59,639.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,983.03

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