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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,571.80, 89,357.70 and 36,205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,571.80, 89,357.70 and 36,205.40 is: 54,308.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,571.80 : 89,357.70 = 36,205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,571.80/89,357.70 = 36,205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,571.80x = 89,357.70 × 36,205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,571.80x = 3,235,231,271.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,231,271.58/59,571.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,308.10

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