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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,875.63, 82,638.27 and 36,015.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,875.63, 82,638.27 and 36,015.46 is: 49,707.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,875.63 : 82,638.27 = 36,015.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,875.63/82,638.27 = 36,015.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,875.63x = 82,638.27 × 36,015.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,875.63x = 2,976,255,307.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,976,255,307.65/59,875.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,707.29

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