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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,368.89, 81,844.64 and 36,695.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,368.89, 81,844.64 and 36,695.06 is: 50,587.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,368.89 : 81,844.64 = 36,695.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,368.89/81,844.64 = 36,695.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,368.89x = 81,844.64 × 36,695.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,368.89x = 3,003,293,975.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,293,975.48/59,368.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,587.00

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