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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,942.03, 82,669.21 and 36,064.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,942.03, 82,669.21 and 36,064.24 is: 49,738.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,942.03 : 82,669.21 = 36,064.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,942.03/82,669.21 = 36,064.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,942.03x = 82,669.21 × 36,064.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,942.03x = 2,981,401,933.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,401,933.22/59,942.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,738.09

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