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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,086.08, 81,536.76 and 35,200.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,086.08, 81,536.76 and 35,200.35 is: 48,575.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,086.08 : 81,536.76 = 35,200.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,086.08/81,536.76 = 35,200.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,086.08x = 81,536.76 × 35,200.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,086.08x = 2,870,122,489.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,122,489.87/59,086.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,575.27

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