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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,596.12, 80,901.72 and 36,279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,596.12, 80,901.72 and 36,279 is: 50,089.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,596.12 : 80,901.72 = 36,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,596.12/80,901.72 = 36,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,596.12x = 80,901.72 × 36,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,596.12x = 2,935,033,499.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,033,499.88/58,596.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,089.21

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