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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,380.59, 81,860.73 and 36,706.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,380.59, 81,860.73 and 36,706.77 is: 50,603.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,380.59 : 81,860.73 = 36,706.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,380.59/81,860.73 = 36,706.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,380.59x = 81,860.73 × 36,706.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,380.59x = 3,004,842,850.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,842,850.49/59,380.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,603.11

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