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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,879.08, 81,276.66 and 36,227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,879.08, 81,276.66 and 36,227.25 is: 50,008.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,879.08 : 81,276.66 = 36,227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,879.08/81,276.66 = 36,227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,879.08x = 81,276.66 × 36,227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,879.08x = 2,944,429,880.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944,429,880.99/58,879.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,008.08

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