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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,762.41, 89,599.67 and 36,078.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,762.41, 89,599.67 and 36,078.41 is: 54,091.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,762.41 : 89,599.67 = 36,078.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,762.41/89,599.67 = 36,078.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,762.41x = 89,599.67 × 36,078.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,762.41x = 3,232,613,809.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232,613,809.03/59,762.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,091.09

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