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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,924.87, 82,684.77 and 36,053.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,924.87, 82,684.77 and 36,053.08 is: 49,746.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,924.87 : 82,684.77 = 36,053.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,924.87/82,684.77 = 36,053.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,924.87x = 82,684.77 × 36,053.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,924.87x = 2,981,040,627.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,040,627.59/59,924.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,746.30

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