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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,440.05, 82,035.66 and 36,786.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,440.05, 82,035.66 and 36,786.35 is: 50,770.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,440.05 : 82,035.66 = 36,786.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,440.05/82,035.66 = 36,786.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,440.05x = 82,035.66 × 36,786.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,440.05x = 3,017,792,091.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,017,792,091.06/59,440.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,770.35

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