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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,350.83, 81,905.18 and 36,689.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,350.83, 81,905.18 and 36,689.25 is: 50,631.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,350.83 : 81,905.18 = 36,689.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,350.83/81,905.18 = 36,689.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,350.83x = 81,905.18 × 36,689.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,350.83x = 3,005,039,749.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,039,749.01/59,350.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,631.81

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