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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,905.80, 89,858.70 and 36,577.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,905.80, 89,858.70 and 36,577.80 is: 54,866.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,905.80 : 89,858.70 = 36,577.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,905.80/89,858.70 = 36,577.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,905.80x = 89,858.70 × 36,577.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,905.80x = 3,286,833,556.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,833,556.86/59,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,866.70

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