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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,062.68, 81,506.88 and 35,190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,062.68, 81,506.88 and 35,190.36 is: 48,562.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,062.68 : 81,506.88 = 35,190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,062.68/81,506.88 = 35,190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,062.68x = 81,506.88 × 35,190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,062.68x = 2,868,256,449.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,256,449.68/59,062.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,562.92

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