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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,921.37, 82,679.94 and 36,049.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,921.37, 82,679.94 and 36,049.58 is: 49,741.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,921.37 : 82,679.94 = 36,049.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,921.37/82,679.94 = 36,049.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,921.37x = 82,679.94 × 36,049.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,921.37x = 2,980,577,240.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,577,240.61/59,921.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,741.47

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