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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,114.88, 81,558.72 and 36,757.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,114.88, 81,558.72 and 36,757.44 is: 50,712.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,114.88 : 81,558.72 = 36,757.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,114.88/81,558.72 = 36,757.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,114.88x = 81,558.72 × 36,757.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,114.88x = 2,997,889,756.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,997,889,756.88/59,114.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,712.95

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