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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,907.33, 82,686.52 and 36,029.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,907.33, 82,686.52 and 36,029.41 is: 49,729.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,907.33 : 82,686.52 = 36,029.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,907.33/82,686.52 = 36,029.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,907.33x = 82,686.52 × 36,029.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,907.33x = 2,979,146,368.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979,146,368.87/59,907.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,729.25

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