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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,993.13, 82,793.97 and 36,127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,993.13, 82,793.97 and 36,127.50 is: 49,858.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,993.13 : 82,793.97 = 36,127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,993.13/82,793.97 = 36,127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,993.13x = 82,793.97 × 36,127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,993.13x = 2,991,139,151.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,139,151.18/59,993.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,858.03

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