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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,186.28, 81,592.09 and 36,509.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,186.28, 81,592.09 and 36,509.98 is: 50,331.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,186.28 : 81,592.09 = 36,509.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,186.28/81,592.09 = 36,509.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,186.28x = 81,592.09 × 36,509.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,186.28x = 2,978,925,574.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,925,574.06/59,186.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,331.35

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