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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,775.76, 81,117.96 and 36,423.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,775.76, 81,117.96 and 36,423.12 is: 50,268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,775.76 : 81,117.96 = 36,423.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,775.76/81,117.96 = 36,423.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,775.76x = 81,117.96 × 36,423.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,775.76x = 2,954,569,191.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954,569,191.24/58,775.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,268.50

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