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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,436.92, 82,006.62 and 36,765.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,436.92, 82,006.62 and 36,765.02 is: 50,725.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,436.92 : 82,006.62 = 36,765.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,436.92/82,006.62 = 36,765.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,436.92x = 82,006.62 × 36,765.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,436.92x = 3,014,975,024.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,975,024.43/59,436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,725.63

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