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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,239.68, 81,688.32 and 36,844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,239.68, 81,688.32 and 36,844.80 is: 50,806.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,239.68 : 81,688.32 = 36,844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,239.68/81,688.32 = 36,844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,239.68x = 81,688.32 × 36,844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,239.68x = 3,009,789,812.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,789,812.74/59,239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,806.99

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