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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,369.36, 81,892.01 and 36,388.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,369.36, 81,892.01 and 36,388.44 is: 50,192.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,369.36 : 81,892.01 = 36,388.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,369.36/81,892.01 = 36,388.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,369.36x = 81,892.01 × 36,388.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,369.36x = 2,979,922,583.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979,922,583.34/59,369.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,192.94

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