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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,269.22, 81,792.89 and 36,623.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,269.22, 81,792.89 and 36,623.75 is: 50,541.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,269.22 : 81,792.89 = 36,623.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,269.22/81,792.89 = 36,623.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,269.22x = 81,792.89 × 36,623.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,269.22x = 2,995,561,900.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995,561,900.39/59,269.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,541.61

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