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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,297.66, 81,873.56 and 36,667.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,297.66, 81,873.56 and 36,667.68 is: 50,627.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,297.66 : 81,873.56 = 36,667.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,297.66/81,873.56 = 36,667.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,297.66x = 81,873.56 × 36,667.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,297.66x = 3,002,113,498.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,113,498.54/59,297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,627.86

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