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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,950.96, 81,328.32 and 36,283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,950.96, 81,328.32 and 36,283.14 is: 50,055.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,950.96 : 81,328.32 = 36,283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,950.96/81,328.32 = 36,283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,950.96x = 81,328.32 × 36,283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,950.96x = 2,950,846,820.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,846,820.52/58,950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,055.96

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