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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,389.14, 81,925.96 and 36,720.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,389.14, 81,925.96 and 36,720.89 is: 50,655.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,389.14 : 81,925.96 = 36,720.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,389.14/81,925.96 = 36,720.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,389.14x = 81,925.96 × 36,720.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,389.14x = 3,008,394,165.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,394,165.30/59,389.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,655.63

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