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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,326.83, 81,891.77 and 36,683.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,326.83, 81,891.77 and 36,683.19 is: 50,635.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,326.83 : 81,891.77 = 36,683.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,326.83/81,891.77 = 36,683.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,326.83x = 81,891.77 × 36,683.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,326.83x = 3,004,051,174.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,051,174.93/59,326.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,635.63

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