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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,991.56, 82,785 and 37,329.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,991.56, 82,785 and 37,329.85 is: 51,513.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,991.56 : 82,785 = 37,329.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,991.56/82,785 = 37,329.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,991.56x = 82,785 × 37,329.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,991.56x = 3,090,351,632.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,351,632.25/59,991.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,513.11

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