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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,005.37, 82,795.89 and 36,133.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,005.37, 82,795.89 and 36,133.59 is: 49,857.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,005.37 : 82,795.89 = 36,133.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,005.37/82,795.89 = 36,133.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,005.37x = 82,795.89 × 36,133.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,005.37x = 2,991,712,742.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,712,742.95/60,005.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,857.42

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