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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,006.39, 81,422.60 and 35,129.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,006.39, 81,422.60 and 35,129.79 is: 48,475.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,006.39 : 81,422.60 = 35,129.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,006.39/81,422.60 = 35,129.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,006.39x = 81,422.60 × 35,129.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,006.39x = 2,860,358,663.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,358,663.61/59,006.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,475.41

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