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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,797.13, 82,513.85 and 36,823.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,797.13, 82,513.85 and 36,823.30 is: 50,812.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,797.13 : 82,513.85 = 36,823.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,797.13/82,513.85 = 36,823.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,797.13x = 82,513.85 × 36,823.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,797.13x = 3,038,431,862.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,038,431,862.30/59,797.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,812.34

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