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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,995.77, 82,795.40 and 36,117.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,995.77, 82,795.40 and 36,117.37 is: 49,842.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,995.77 : 82,795.40 = 36,117.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,995.77/82,795.40 = 36,117.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,995.77x = 82,795.40 × 36,117.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,995.77x = 2,990,352,096.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,352,096.10/59,995.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,842.72

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