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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,038.68, 81,473.76 and 35,166.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,038.68, 81,473.76 and 35,166.36 is: 48,529.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,038.68 : 81,473.76 = 35,166.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,038.68/81,473.76 = 35,166.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,038.68x = 81,473.76 × 35,166.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,038.68x = 2,865,135,574.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,135,574.71/59,038.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,529.80

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