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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,082.18, 88,415.10 and 36,906

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,082.18, 88,415.10 and 36,906 is: 55,228.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,082.18 : 88,415.10 = 36,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,082.18/88,415.10 = 36,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,082.18x = 88,415.10 × 36,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,082.18x = 3,263,047,680.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,263,047,680.60/59,082.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,228.97

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