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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,627.80, 89,441.70 and 36,008.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,627.80, 89,441.70 and 36,008.20 is: 54,012.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,627.80 : 89,441.70 = 36,008.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,627.80/89,441.70 = 36,008.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,627.80x = 89,441.70 × 36,008.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,627.80x = 3,220,634,621.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,634,621.94/59,627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,012.30

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