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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,435.92, 82,005.24 and 36,764.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,435.92, 82,005.24 and 36,764.02 is: 50,724.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,435.92 : 82,005.24 = 36,764.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,435.92/82,005.24 = 36,764.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,435.92x = 82,005.24 × 36,764.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,435.92x = 3,014,842,283.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,842,283.46/59,435.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,724.25

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