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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,580.80, 82,195.44 and 36,913.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,580.80, 82,195.44 and 36,913.76 is: 50,924.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,580.80 : 82,195.44 = 36,913.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,580.80/82,195.44 = 36,913.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,580.80x = 82,195.44 × 36,913.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,580.80x = 3,034,142,745.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,142,745.25/59,580.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,924.84

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