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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,631.52, 89,448 and 36,211.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,631.52, 89,448 and 36,211.36 is: 54,317.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,631.52 : 89,448 = 36,211.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,631.52/89,448 = 36,211.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,631.52x = 89,448 × 36,211.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,631.52x = 3,239,033,729.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239,033,729.28/59,631.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,317.48

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