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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,009.52, 81,395.94 and 35,118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,009.52, 81,395.94 and 35,118.36 is: 48,441.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,009.52 : 81,395.94 = 35,118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,009.52/81,395.94 = 35,118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,009.52x = 81,395.94 × 35,118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,009.52x = 2,858,491,923.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,491,923.46/59,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,441.20

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