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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,991.90, 82,798.02 and 37,035.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,991.90, 82,798.02 and 37,035.09 is: 51,114.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,991.90 : 82,798.02 = 37,035.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,991.90/82,798.02 = 37,035.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,991.90x = 82,798.02 × 37,035.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,991.90x = 3,066,432,122.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,066,432,122.52/59,991.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,114.10

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