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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,293.66, 81,868.04 and 36,663.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,293.66, 81,868.04 and 36,663.68 is: 50,622.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,293.66 : 81,868.04 = 36,663.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,293.66/81,868.04 = 36,663.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,293.66x = 81,868.04 × 36,663.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,293.66x = 3,001,583,620.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,583,620.79/59,293.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,622.34

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