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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,926.68, 82,706.76 and 36,066.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,926.68, 82,706.76 and 36,066.60 is: 49,776.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,926.68 : 82,706.76 = 36,066.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,926.68/82,706.76 = 36,066.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,926.68x = 82,706.76 × 36,066.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,926.68x = 2,982,951,630.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982,951,630.22/59,926.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,776.69

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