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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,063.08, 81,526.80 and 35,197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,063.08, 81,526.80 and 35,197.24 is: 48,583.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,063.08 : 81,526.80 = 35,197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,063.08/81,526.80 = 35,197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,063.08x = 81,526.80 × 35,197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,063.08x = 2,869,518,346.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,518,346.03/59,063.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,583.96

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