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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,143.22, 81,617.08 and 36,473.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,143.22, 81,617.08 and 36,473.14 is: 50,332.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,143.22 : 81,617.08 = 36,473.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,143.22/81,617.08 = 36,473.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,143.22x = 81,617.08 × 36,473.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,143.22x = 2,976,831,185.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,976,831,185.23/59,143.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,332.59

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