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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,853.52, 82,607.61 and 36,004.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,853.52, 82,607.61 and 36,004.29 is: 49,691.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,853.52 : 82,607.61 = 36,004.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,853.52/82,607.61 = 36,004.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,853.52x = 82,607.61 × 36,004.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,853.52x = 2,974,228,346.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,228,346.65/59,853.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,691.79

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