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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,324.83, 81,867.38 and 36,351.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,324.83, 81,867.38 and 36,351.20 is: 50,164.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,324.83 : 81,867.38 = 36,351.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,324.83/81,867.38 = 36,351.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,324.83x = 81,867.38 × 36,351.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,324.83x = 2,975,977,526.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,977,526.77/59,324.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,164.12

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