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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,343.33, 81,914.54 and 36,699.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,343.33, 81,914.54 and 36,699.69 is: 50,658.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,343.33 : 81,914.54 = 36,699.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,343.33/81,914.54 = 36,699.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,343.33x = 81,914.54 × 36,699.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,343.33x = 3,006,238,040.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,006,238,040.99/59,343.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,658.40

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