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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,069.69, 81,423.23 and 49,492.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,069.69, 81,423.23 and 49,492.65 is: 68,221.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,069.69 : 81,423.23 = 49,492.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,069.69/81,423.23 = 49,492.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,069.69x = 81,423.23 × 49,492.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,069.69x = 4,029,851,482.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029,851,482.13/59,069.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,221.99

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