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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,157.46, 81,552.49 and 36,481.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,157.46, 81,552.49 and 36,481.22 is: 50,291.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,157.46 : 81,552.49 = 36,481.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,157.46/81,552.49 = 36,481.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,157.46x = 81,552.49 × 36,481.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,157.46x = 2,975,134,329.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,134,329.24/59,157.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,291.79

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