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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,952.96, 81,331.08 and 36,285.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,952.96, 81,331.08 and 36,285.14 is: 50,058.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,952.96 : 81,331.08 = 36,285.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,952.96/81,331.08 = 36,285.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,952.96x = 81,331.08 × 36,285.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,952.96x = 2,951,109,624.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,109,624.15/58,952.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,058.72

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