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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,179.99, 80,264.48 and 36,951.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,179.99, 80,264.48 and 36,951.51 is: 50,977.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,179.99 : 80,264.48 = 36,951.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,179.99/80,264.48 = 36,951.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,179.99x = 80,264.48 × 36,951.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,179.99x = 2,965,893,550.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,893,550.61/58,179.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,977.90

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