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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,341.74, 81,854.72 and 36,687.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,341.74, 81,854.72 and 36,687.66 is: 50,606.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,341.74 : 81,854.72 = 36,687.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,341.74/81,854.72 = 36,687.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,341.74x = 81,854.72 × 36,687.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,341.74x = 3,003,057,953.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,057,953.32/59,341.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,606.17

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