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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,592.94, 89,422.24 and 36,235.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,592.94, 89,422.24 and 36,235.78 is: 54,373.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,592.94 : 89,422.24 = 36,235.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,592.94/89,422.24 = 36,235.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,592.94x = 89,422.24 × 36,235.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,592.94x = 3,240,284,615.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,284,615.75/59,592.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,373.63

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