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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,885.80, 89,828.70 and 36,557.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,885.80, 89,828.70 and 36,557.80 is: 54,836.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,885.80 : 89,828.70 = 36,557.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,885.80/89,828.70 = 36,557.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,885.80x = 89,828.70 × 36,557.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,885.80x = 3,283,939,648.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,939,648.86/59,885.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,836.70

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