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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,345.74, 81,860.25 and 36,691.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,345.74, 81,860.25 and 36,691.66 is: 50,611.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,345.74 : 81,860.25 = 36,691.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,345.74/81,860.25 = 36,691.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,345.74x = 81,860.25 × 36,691.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,345.74x = 3,003,588,460.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,588,460.52/59,345.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,611.69

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