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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,653.70, 82,314.12 and 36,984.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,653.70, 82,314.12 and 36,984.44 is: 51,033.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,653.70 : 82,314.12 = 36,984.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,653.70/82,314.12 = 36,984.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,653.70x = 82,314.12 × 36,984.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,653.70x = 3,044,341,632.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,341,632.29/59,653.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,033.58

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