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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,717.91, 82,376.55 and 37,323.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,717.91, 82,376.55 and 37,323.03 is: 51,484.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,717.91 : 82,376.55 = 37,323.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,717.91/82,376.55 = 37,323.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,717.91x = 82,376.55 × 37,323.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,717.91x = 3,074,542,446.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,542,446.95/59,717.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,484.43

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