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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,955.38, 81,334.32 and 36,287.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,955.38, 81,334.32 and 36,287.54 is: 50,061.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,955.38 : 81,334.32 = 36,287.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,955.38/81,334.32 = 36,287.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,955.38x = 81,334.32 × 36,287.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,955.38x = 2,951,422,390.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,422,390.37/58,955.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,061.97

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