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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,609.60, 89,284.80 and 36,195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,609.60, 89,284.80 and 36,195.20 is: 54,214.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,609.60 : 89,284.80 = 36,195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,609.60/89,284.80 = 36,195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,609.60x = 89,284.80 × 36,195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,609.60x = 3,231,681,192.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231,681,192.96/59,609.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,214.11

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