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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,031.52, 81,434.64 and 35,150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,031.52, 81,434.64 and 35,150.56 is: 48,490.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,031.52 : 81,434.64 = 35,150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,031.52/81,434.64 = 35,150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,031.52x = 81,434.64 × 35,150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,031.52x = 2,862,473,199.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,473,199.40/59,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,490.59

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