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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,316.58, 81,877.80 and 36,673.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,316.58, 81,877.80 and 36,673.06 is: 50,621.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,316.58 : 81,877.80 = 36,673.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,316.58/81,877.80 = 36,673.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,316.58x = 81,877.80 × 36,673.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,316.58x = 3,002,709,472.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,709,472.07/59,316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,621.76

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