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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,747.66, 81,113.90 and 36,117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,747.66, 81,113.90 and 36,117 is: 49,867.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,747.66 : 81,113.90 = 36,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,747.66/81,113.90 = 36,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,747.66x = 81,113.90 × 36,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,747.66x = 2,929,590,726.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,590,726.30/58,747.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,867.36

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