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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,644.15, 82,288.33 and 36,974.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,644.15, 82,288.33 and 36,974.83 is: 51,012.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,644.15 : 82,288.33 = 36,974.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,644.15/82,288.33 = 36,974.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,644.15x = 82,288.33 × 36,974.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,644.15x = 3,042,597,012.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,597,012.73/59,644.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,012.50

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