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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,891.25, 82,682.33 and 36,023.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,891.25, 82,682.33 and 36,023.25 is: 49,731.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,891.25 : 82,682.33 = 36,023.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,891.25/82,682.33 = 36,023.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,891.25x = 82,682.33 × 36,023.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,891.25x = 2,978,486,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,486,064.06/59,891.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,731.57

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