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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,901.71, 82,674.14 and 36,041.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,901.71, 82,674.14 and 36,041.54 is: 49,743.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,901.71 : 82,674.14 = 36,041.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,901.71/82,674.14 = 36,041.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,901.71x = 82,674.14 × 36,041.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,901.71x = 2,979,702,730.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979,702,730.20/59,901.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,743.20

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