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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,515.65, 82,170.07 and 36,878.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,515.65, 82,170.07 and 36,878.66 is: 50,916.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,515.65 : 82,170.07 = 36,878.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,515.65/82,170.07 = 36,878.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,515.65x = 82,170.07 × 36,878.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,515.65x = 3,030,322,073.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,322,073.71/59,515.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,916.39

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