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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,741.88, 82,414.97 and 37,107.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,741.88, 82,414.97 and 37,107.19 is: 51,190.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,741.88 : 82,414.97 = 37,107.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,741.88/82,414.97 = 37,107.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,741.88x = 82,414.97 × 37,107.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,741.88x = 3,058,187,775.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,187,775.48/59,741.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,190.02

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