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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,948.46, 82,762.02 and 36,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,948.46, 82,762.02 and 36,081 is: 49,811.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,948.46 : 82,762.02 = 36,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,948.46/82,762.02 = 36,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,948.46x = 82,762.02 × 36,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,948.46x = 2,986,136,443.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,136,443.62/59,948.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,811.73

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