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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,027.58, 81,457.98 and 35,155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,027.58, 81,457.98 and 35,155.26 is: 48,514.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,027.58 : 81,457.98 = 35,155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,027.58/81,457.98 = 35,155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,027.58x = 81,457.98 × 35,155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,027.58x = 2,863,676,465.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,676,465.97/59,027.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,514.21

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