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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,317.58, 81,879.18 and 36,674.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,317.58, 81,879.18 and 36,674.06 is: 50,623.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,317.58 : 81,879.18 = 36,674.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,317.58/81,879.18 = 36,674.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,317.58x = 81,879.18 × 36,674.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,317.58x = 3,002,841,960.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,841,960.07/59,317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,623.14

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