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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,351.16, 81,911.34 and 36,688.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,351.16, 81,911.34 and 36,688.44 is: 50,634.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,351.16 : 81,911.34 = 36,688.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,351.16/81,911.34 = 36,688.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,351.16x = 81,911.34 × 36,688.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,351.16x = 3,005,199,282.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,199,282.91/59,351.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,634.21

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