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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,709.51, 82,352.47 and 37,035.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,709.51, 82,352.47 and 37,035.78 is: 51,080.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,709.51 : 82,352.47 = 37,035.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,709.51/82,352.47 = 37,035.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,709.51x = 82,352.47 × 37,035.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,709.51x = 3,049,987,961.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,987,961.38/59,709.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,080.44

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