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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,438.74, 82,033.86 and 36,785.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,438.74, 82,033.86 and 36,785.03 is: 50,768.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,438.74 : 82,033.86 = 36,785.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,438.74/82,033.86 = 36,785.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,438.74x = 82,033.86 × 36,785.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,438.74x = 3,017,617,764.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,017,617,764.60/59,438.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,768.53

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