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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,947.49, 81,323.49 and 36,279.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,947.49, 81,323.49 and 36,279.64 is: 50,051.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,947.49 : 81,323.49 = 36,279.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,947.49/81,323.49 = 36,279.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,947.49x = 81,323.49 × 36,279.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,947.49x = 2,950,386,940.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,386,940.74/58,947.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,051.10

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