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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,457.28, 82,066.54 and 36,783.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,457.28, 82,066.54 and 36,783.08 is: 50,770.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,457.28 : 82,066.54 = 36,783.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,457.28/82,066.54 = 36,783.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,457.28x = 82,066.54 × 36,783.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,457.28x = 3,018,660,106.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,018,660,106.14/59,457.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,770.24

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