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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,782.56, 82,555.92 and 37,465.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,782.56, 82,555.92 and 37,465.44 is: 51,737.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,782.56 : 82,555.92 = 37,465.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,782.56/82,555.92 = 37,465.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,782.56x = 82,555.92 × 37,465.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,782.56x = 3,092,993,867.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,993,867.40/59,782.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,737.39

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