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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,063.68, 81,508.26 and 35,191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,063.68, 81,508.26 and 35,191.36 is: 48,564.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,063.68 : 81,508.26 = 35,191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,063.68/81,508.26 = 35,191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,063.68x = 81,508.26 × 35,191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,063.68x = 2,868,386,520.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,386,520.63/59,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,564.30

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