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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,059.32, 81,511.21 and 35,199.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,059.32, 81,511.21 and 35,199.83 is: 48,581.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,059.32 : 81,511.21 = 35,199.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,059.32/81,511.21 = 35,199.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,059.32x = 81,511.21 × 35,199.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,059.32x = 2,869,180,850.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,180,850.87/59,059.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,581.34

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