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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,858.77, 82,614.86 and 36,009.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,858.77, 82,614.86 and 36,009.55 is: 49,699.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,858.77 : 82,614.86 = 36,009.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,858.77/82,614.86 = 36,009.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,858.77x = 82,614.86 × 36,009.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,858.77x = 2,974,923,931.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,923,931.91/59,858.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,699.05

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