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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,668.30, 82,321.76 and 36,999.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,668.30, 82,321.76 and 36,999.14 is: 51,046.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,668.30 : 82,321.76 = 36,999.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,668.30/82,321.76 = 36,999.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,668.30x = 82,321.76 × 36,999.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,668.30x = 3,045,834,004.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,834,004.18/59,668.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,046.10

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