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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,057.64, 81,512.49 and 36,714.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,057.64, 81,512.49 and 36,714.60 is: 50,674.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,057.64 : 81,512.49 = 36,714.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,057.64/81,512.49 = 36,714.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,057.64x = 81,512.49 × 36,714.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,057.64x = 2,992,698,465.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,698,465.35/59,057.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,674.20

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