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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,189.94, 81,671.09 and 36,548.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,189.94, 81,671.09 and 36,548.42 is: 50,430.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,189.94 : 81,671.09 = 36,548.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,189.94/81,671.09 = 36,548.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,189.94x = 81,671.09 × 36,548.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,189.94x = 2,984,948,708.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,948,708.08/59,189.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,430.00

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