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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,158.22, 81,553.52 and 36,481.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,158.22, 81,553.52 and 36,481.97 is: 50,292.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,158.22 : 81,553.52 = 36,481.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,158.22/81,553.52 = 36,481.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,158.22x = 81,553.52 × 36,481.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,158.22x = 2,975,232,479.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,232,479.86/59,158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,292.80

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