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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,327.12, 81,871.91 and 36,660.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,327.12, 81,871.91 and 36,660.93 is: 50,592.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,327.12 : 81,871.91 = 36,660.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,327.12/81,871.91 = 36,660.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,327.12x = 81,871.91 × 36,660.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,327.12x = 3,001,500,178.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,500,178.17/59,327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,592.38

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