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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,344.74, 81,858.87 and 36,690.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,344.74, 81,858.87 and 36,690.66 is: 50,610.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,344.74 : 81,858.87 = 36,690.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,344.74/81,858.87 = 36,690.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,344.74x = 81,858.87 × 36,690.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,344.74x = 3,003,455,967.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,455,967.15/59,344.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,610.31

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