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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,947.24, 81,323.15 and 36,279.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,947.24, 81,323.15 and 36,279.39 is: 50,050.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,947.24 : 81,323.15 = 36,279.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,947.24/81,323.15 = 36,279.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,947.24x = 81,323.15 × 36,279.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,947.24x = 2,950,354,093.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,354,093.48/58,947.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,050.76

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