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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,030.52, 81,433.26 and 35,149.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,030.52, 81,433.26 and 35,149.56 is: 48,489.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,030.52 : 81,433.26 = 35,149.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,030.52/81,433.26 = 35,149.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,030.52x = 81,433.26 × 35,149.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,030.52x = 2,862,343,258.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,343,258.37/59,030.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,489.21

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