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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,650.70, 82,309.99 and 36,981.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,650.70, 82,309.99 and 36,981.43 is: 51,029.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,650.70 : 82,309.99 = 36,981.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,650.70/82,309.99 = 36,981.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,650.70x = 82,309.99 × 36,981.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,650.70x = 3,043,940,904.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,940,904.60/59,650.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,029.43

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