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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,972.36, 82,794.66 and 36,104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,972.36, 82,794.66 and 36,104.36 is: 49,843.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,972.36 : 82,794.66 = 36,104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,972.36/82,794.66 = 36,104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,972.36x = 82,794.66 × 36,104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,972.36x = 2,989,248,210.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989,248,210.72/59,972.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,843.76

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