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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,017.41, 81,437.16 and 36,035.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,017.41, 81,437.16 and 36,035.67 is: 49,725.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,017.41 : 81,437.16 = 36,035.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,017.41/81,437.16 = 36,035.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,017.41x = 81,437.16 × 36,035.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,017.41x = 2,934,642,623.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,642,623.50/59,017.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,725.03

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