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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,059.08, 113,993.58 and 36,605.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,059.08, 113,993.58 and 36,605.60 is: 54,862.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,059.08 : 113,993.58 = 36,605.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,059.08/113,993.58 = 36,605.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,059.08x = 113,993.58 × 36,605.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,059.08x = 4,172,803,392.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172,803,392.05/76,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,862.66

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