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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,795.80, 89,693.70 and 36,176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,795.80, 89,693.70 and 36,176.20 is: 54,264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,795.80 : 89,693.70 = 36,176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,795.80/89,693.70 = 36,176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,795.80x = 89,693.70 × 36,176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,795.80x = 3,244,777,229.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244,777,229.94/59,795.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,264.30

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