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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,703, 82,369.60 and 37,033.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,703, 82,369.60 and 37,033.80 is: 51,093.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,703 : 82,369.60 = 37,033.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,703/82,369.60 = 37,033.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,703x = 82,369.60 × 37,033.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,703x = 3,050,459,292.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,459,292.48/59,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,093.90

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