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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,926.59, 82,683.93 and 36,637.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,926.59, 82,683.93 and 36,637.14 is: 50,550.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,926.59 : 82,683.93 = 36,637.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,926.59/82,683.93 = 36,637.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,926.59x = 82,683.93 × 36,637.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,926.59x = 3,029,302,719.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,302,719.16/59,926.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,550.23

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