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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,922.46, 82,726.14 and 36,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,922.46, 82,726.14 and 36,055 is: 49,775.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,922.46 : 82,726.14 = 36,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,922.46/82,726.14 = 36,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,922.46x = 82,726.14 × 36,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,922.46x = 2,982,690,977.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982,690,977.70/59,922.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,775.84

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