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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,269.40, 81,775.96 and 36,311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,269.40, 81,775.96 and 36,311.44 is: 50,100.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,269.40 : 81,775.96 = 36,311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,269.40/81,775.96 = 36,311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,269.40x = 81,775.96 × 36,311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,269.40x = 2,969,402,864.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969,402,864.98/59,269.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,100.10

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