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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,353.83, 81,909.32 and 36,692.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,353.83, 81,909.32 and 36,692.26 is: 50,635.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,353.83 : 81,909.32 = 36,692.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,353.83/81,909.32 = 36,692.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,353.83x = 81,909.32 × 36,692.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,353.83x = 3,005,438,065.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,438,065.86/59,353.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,635.96

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