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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,590.94, 89,419.22 and 36,233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,590.94, 89,419.22 and 36,233.78 is: 54,370.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,590.94 : 89,419.22 = 36,233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,590.94/89,419.22 = 36,233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,590.94x = 89,419.22 × 36,233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,590.94x = 3,239,996,345.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239,996,345.25/59,590.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,370.62

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