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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,946.46, 82,759.26 and 36,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,946.46, 82,759.26 and 36,079 is: 49,808.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,946.46 : 82,759.26 = 36,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,946.46/82,759.26 = 36,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,946.46x = 82,759.26 × 36,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,946.46x = 2,985,871,341.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,871,341.54/59,946.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,808.97

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