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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,326.62, 81,871.22 and 36,660.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,326.62, 81,871.22 and 36,660.44 is: 50,591.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,326.62 : 81,871.22 = 36,660.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,326.62/81,871.22 = 36,660.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,326.62x = 81,871.22 × 36,660.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,326.62x = 3,001,434,948.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,434,948.54/59,326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,591.71

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