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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,394.79, 81,933.72 and 36,726.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,394.79, 81,933.72 and 36,726.52 is: 50,663.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,394.79 : 81,933.72 = 36,726.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,394.79/81,933.72 = 36,726.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,394.79x = 81,933.72 × 36,726.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,394.79x = 3,009,140,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,140,406.25/59,394.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,663.37

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