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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,718.66, 82,414.46 and 37,064.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,718.66, 82,414.46 and 37,064.95 is: 51,151.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,718.66 : 82,414.46 = 37,064.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,718.66/82,414.46 = 37,064.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,718.66x = 82,414.46 × 37,064.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,718.66x = 3,054,687,839.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054,687,839.18/59,718.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,151.31

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