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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,862.30, 89,793.45 and 36,534.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,862.30, 89,793.45 and 36,534.30 is: 54,801.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,862.30 : 89,793.45 = 36,534.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,862.30/89,793.45 = 36,534.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,862.30x = 89,793.45 × 36,534.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,862.30x = 3,280,540,840.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280,540,840.34/59,862.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,801.45

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