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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,767.62, 82,444.86 and 37,372.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,767.62, 82,444.86 and 37,372.74 is: 51,552.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,767.62 : 82,444.86 = 37,372.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,767.62/82,444.86 = 37,372.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,767.62x = 82,444.86 × 37,372.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,767.62x = 3,081,190,317.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,081,190,317.12/59,767.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,552.84

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