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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,651.70, 82,311.37 and 36,982.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,651.70, 82,311.37 and 36,982.43 is: 51,030.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,651.70 : 82,311.37 = 36,982.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,651.70/82,311.37 = 36,982.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,651.70x = 82,311.37 × 36,982.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,651.70x = 3,044,074,479.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,074,479.23/59,651.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,030.81

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