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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,367.89, 81,843.26 and 36,694.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,367.89, 81,843.26 and 36,694.06 is: 50,585.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,367.89 : 81,843.26 = 36,694.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,367.89/81,843.26 = 36,694.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,367.89x = 81,843.26 × 36,694.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,367.89x = 3,003,161,771.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,161,771.73/59,367.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,585.63

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