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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,999.13, 89,947.67 and 36,641.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,999.13, 89,947.67 and 36,641.97 is: 54,931.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,999.13 : 89,947.67 = 36,641.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,999.13/89,947.67 = 36,641.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,999.13x = 89,947.67 × 36,641.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,999.13x = 3,295,859,642.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,295,859,642.50/59,999.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,931.79

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