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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,373.36, 81,897.54 and 36,392.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,373.36, 81,897.54 and 36,392.44 is: 50,198.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,373.36 : 81,897.54 = 36,392.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,373.36/81,897.54 = 36,392.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,373.36x = 81,897.54 × 36,392.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,373.36x = 2,980,451,310.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,451,310.60/59,373.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,198.46

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