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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,941.46, 82,752.36 and 36,074

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,941.46, 82,752.36 and 36,074 is: 49,802.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,941.46 : 82,752.36 = 36,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,941.46/82,752.36 = 36,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,941.46x = 82,752.36 × 36,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,941.46x = 2,985,208,634.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,208,634.64/59,941.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,802.07

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