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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,353.33, 81,908.63 and 36,691.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,353.33, 81,908.63 and 36,691.76 is: 50,635.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,353.33 : 81,908.63 = 36,691.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,353.33/81,908.63 = 36,691.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,353.33x = 81,908.63 × 36,691.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,353.33x = 3,005,371,793.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,371,793.89/59,353.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,635.27

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