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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,719.66, 82,415.84 and 37,065.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,719.66, 82,415.84 and 37,065.95 is: 51,152.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,719.66 : 82,415.84 = 37,065.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,719.66/82,415.84 = 37,065.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,719.66x = 82,415.84 × 37,065.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,719.66x = 3,054,821,404.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054,821,404.65/59,719.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,152.69

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