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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,954.48, 82,770.32 and 36,087

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,954.48, 82,770.32 and 36,087 is: 49,820.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,954.48 : 82,770.32 = 36,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,954.48/82,770.32 = 36,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,954.48x = 82,770.32 × 36,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,954.48x = 2,986,932,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,932,537.84/59,954.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,820.01

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