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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,382.52, 81,916.82 and 36,714.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,382.52, 81,916.82 and 36,714.26 is: 50,646.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,382.52 : 81,916.82 = 36,714.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,382.52/81,916.82 = 36,714.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,382.52x = 81,916.82 × 36,714.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,382.52x = 3,007,515,586.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,515,586.75/59,382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,646.48

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