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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,774.26, 81,115.89 and 36,421.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,774.26, 81,115.89 and 36,421.62 is: 50,266.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,774.26 : 81,115.89 = 36,421.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,774.26/81,115.89 = 36,421.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,774.26x = 81,115.89 × 36,421.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,774.26x = 2,954,372,121.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954,372,121.54/58,774.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,266.43

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