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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,356.13, 81,898.36 and 36,390.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,356.13, 81,898.36 and 36,390.87 is: 50,211.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,356.13 : 81,898.36 = 36,390.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,356.13/81,898.36 = 36,390.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,356.13x = 81,898.36 × 36,390.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,356.13x = 2,980,352,481.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,352,481.00/59,356.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,211.37

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