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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,009.48, 81,433.44 and 35,137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,009.48, 81,433.44 and 35,137.16 is: 48,489.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,009.48 : 81,433.44 = 35,137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,009.48/81,433.44 = 35,137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,009.48x = 81,433.44 × 35,137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,009.48x = 2,861,339,403.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,339,403.46/59,009.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,489.49

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