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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,078.09, 88,409.10 and 36,901.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,078.09, 88,409.10 and 36,901.91 is: 55,222.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,078.09 : 88,409.10 = 36,901.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,078.09/88,409.10 = 36,901.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,078.09x = 88,409.10 × 36,901.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,078.09x = 3,262,464,651.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,262,464,651.38/59,078.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,222.92

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