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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,436.59, 82,030.90 and 36,782.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,436.59, 82,030.90 and 36,782.87 is: 50,765.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,436.59 : 82,030.90 = 36,782.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,436.59/82,030.90 = 36,782.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,436.59x = 82,030.90 × 36,782.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,436.59x = 3,017,331,930.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,017,331,930.68/59,436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,765.56

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