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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,286.65, 81,792.18 and 36,586.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,286.65, 81,792.18 and 36,586.08 is: 50,474.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,286.65 : 81,792.18 = 36,586.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,286.65/81,792.18 = 36,586.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,286.65x = 81,792.18 × 36,586.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,286.65x = 2,992,455,240.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,455,240.85/59,286.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,474.36

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